Parts of Britain face more than an inch of snow tonight amid icy conditions as temperatures fall as low as -10C.
The Met Office has issued an ice warning covering nearly the whole of Britain from 10pm tonight until 11am tomorrow as a blast of Arctic air sweeps across the country, bringing frost and snow.
The worst affected areas will be in Scotland, where snow has already been settling across the Western Isles, and forecasters expect up to 1.6in (4cm) over the Highlands and Grampians within a 24-hour period.
The Met Office said some roads and railways are likely to be affected with longer journey times expected by bus and train, while some people could suffer injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces.
Traffic makes its way through the Scottish Highlands on the A835 between Inverness and Ullapool in the snow today
A MAN TG-M vehicle with a snowplough is driven along the A832 near Dundonnell in the Highlands to clear the snow today
Snow falls on the Scottish village of Dundonnell in Ross and Cromarty today, on the south side of Little Loch Broom
A van goes past a sign warning of ice on the A835 at Braemore Junction in the snowy Scottish Highlands today
Three vans travel along the A832 near Dundonnell in the Highlands today as snow falls in northern Scotland
Flights at Stornoway Airport on the Isle of Lewis faced delays while the runway was cleared of snow this morning
Surfers take on the big waves at Tynemouth today after the Met Office issued a weather warning for snow and ice
A snowy landscape at Lochs on the Isle of Lewis today, where one local said the conditions are making the roads dangerous
Snow on the roads this morning led to difficult conditions at Tarbert on the Isle of Harris in the Western Isles of Scotland
Temperatures will to plunge in the wake of a weather front bringing rain to many areas today, with daytime highs due to halve from 10C to 11C (50F to 52F) today to a chilly 5C (41F) by tomorrow.
Areas of frost are expected from tonight, with forecasters warning overnight lows could fall to -5C (23F) or even -10C (14F) in very rural areas of Scotland.
Cold air will come in from the North Atlantic initially but by tomorrow the wind will change, coming directly from the Arctic. Average daytime temperatures in the south of England will struggle to get above 6C (43F).
While this is average for the time of year, Met Office forecaster Bonnie Diamond said the contrast after such a mild January will have people reaching for warm coats: 'We're going to really feel the switch to colder temperatures.'
The Met Office said there are signs cold air from the east could make its way to the UK until the end of the month, but it does not automatically mean the return of last year's Beast from the East which brought heavy snow.
Forecasters predicts 'cold conditions are likely to remain for the rest of January'. A 'cold but changeable' outlook remains likely until mid-February, they add, with 'spells of strong winds and rain, turning to snow at times'.
Temperatures will to plunge in the wake of a weather front bringing rain to many areas today, with daytime highs due to halve
Met Office chief meteorologist Dan Suri said: 'From Thursday colder arctic air will have spread across the country, with temperatures struggling to reach above 5C or 6C for most of us.
'This is close to the average January temperature for the UK - but since it has been quite a mild winter so far, many will notice the difference by the end of the week. It's going to feel very cold overnight with temperatures widely dipping close to or below freezing.'
'The colder weather will bring a range of winter hazards, with a widespread frost and icy stretches expected from Wednesday night and continuing into the weekend. Not a lot of snow is expected during this period, though we will see snow showers in some areas during Wednesday night and Thursday.
'Most of the snow showers will be over the hills and mountains, although snow could fall to lower levels in the north, and also some eastern parts of the country during Thursday.'
Several cold weather alerts have been issued following advice from the Met Office to Public Health England.
Dr Emer O'Connell from PHE said: 'Experience shows us that every winter thousands of people are seriously affected and even die from illnesses linked to the cold. Protecting yourself from the cold may seem like common sense but many people don't manage to keep themselves warm enough.
'If you know someone at risk, someone over 65, anyone with dementia or a heart and lung condition, or a young child, check up on them and see if there's anything you can do to help.
'All of us should be heating our homes to at least 18C, keeping up to date with weather forecasts and planning our days around them - simple steps can really help protect against the cold.'
Looking further ahead, Mr Suri said: 'Next week's forecast shows signs of a reduction in winds from our typical westerly direction, meaning we are more likely to see cold winds from northerly and easterly directions later in the week.
'This does not guarantee a repeat of 'Beast from the East' conditions as some media are speculating – yes, it is getting colder, but it is too early to provide detailed forecasts on the potential severity of the weather or snow amounts at this stage.
'We advise the public to keep in touch with Met Office forecasts and warnings over the next few days and weeks so you can be prepared for the cold weather.'
Last month, numerous crashes were reported by Traffic Scotland due to 'freezing rain' and ice on the roads.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service added in a tweet today: 'Take care on the roads and when out and about, check public transport before travelling and ensure you are prepared.'
Special trains to keep lines open as temperatures fall
A fleet of de-icing trains has been deployed to keep passenger services moving as freezing weather is forecast to hit parts of Britain.
Network Rail is using the trains to spray anti-icing fluid on lines serving some of the country's busiest stations, including London Waterloo and London Victoria.
The public sector company hopes this will prevent ice building up on electrical conductor rails which power trains.
Workmen clear snow from a set of points, in this photograph issued by Network Rail, taken during the Beast from the East last February
Trees and snow on the railway in Kyleum in 2016. A fleet of de-icing trains has been deployed to keep passenger services moving
South Western Railway will run so-called ghost trains overnight to help keep tracks clear of snow and ice, and will spray train doors with de-icer to stop them jamming.
Services were crippled during February and March last year due to a blast of snow and ice from the so-called Beast from the East.
This contributed to punctuality reaching a 13-year low in 2018.
The rail industry's strategy for this winter includes using 10 snow and ice treatment trains with devices such as hot air blowers, steam jets and brushes, and a dozen snowplough locomotives for clearing deep snow.
Passenger trains can be fitted with snowploughs which can clear up to 8in (20cm) of snow. One is pictured in Kingussie last February
Passenger trains can also be fitted with snowploughs which can clear up to 8in (20cm) of snow.
Low temperatures can cause points - the movable sections of track which trains use to move from one line to another - to freeze up and block certain routes or platforms from being used.
Heaters and Nasa-grade insulation has been added to high-risk points to keep them working.
Network Rail uses a helicopter with thermal imaging cameras to identify heaters which are not working effectively.
A snow clearing train (pictured in 2016) comes with hot air blowers, steam jets, brushes, scrapers and anti-freeze to help clear the tracks
The firm's managing director of strategic operations, Andy Thomas, said: "We work closely with train operators to minimise any impact on passenger services during winter weather such as snow and ice.
"We have extra teams of people on the ground to respond to incidents and carry out regular inspections of our infrastructure.
"When conditions are very serious, trains might have to slow down, just as a car would on a road. This is so everyone can get where they need to go safely."
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