As forecast snow has fallen across much of central and northern Britain, bringing disruption in some areas. Met Office forecasters are expecting a wintry mix of rain, sleet and snow over southwestern areas overnight and on Tuesday.

The battle between the cold air over the UK and mild air trying to push in from the Atlantic brings the risk of both rain and snow in from the west overnight. Rain falling onto frozen surfaces brings the risk of ice in some areas, while snow could again bring disruption to south Wales and parts of western England.

Met Office Severe Weather Warnings have been issued for the ice and snow. Amber warnings remain in place for heavy snow across the higher ground of northeast England and eastern Scotland where the snow will drift in the strong easterly winds.

Yellow warnings are in place for ice and snow across parts of south Wales and western England, and the public are advised to keep up to date with the latest forecasts and warnings and plan ahead if they are travelling.

Martin Young, Met Office chief forecaster, said: “The atmosphere is finely balanced across southwestern areas of Britain, with some places seeing heavy rain and others seeing heavy snow on Tuesday.

“There is some uncertainty about exactly where the boundary will lie and everyone should continue to be aware of the risk of severe weather and plan ahead for possible travel delays and disruption to transport.”

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