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The UK is bracing for snow and downpours in the coming days, with the Met Office issuing weather warnings and telling people to prepare for the trip interruption.
Meteorologists predict that blankets of up to 20cm of snow could fall on Scotland in the next few days.
The gusts covered much of southern England last weekend, but the next drifts have been forecast for Scotland, as well as Wales and parts of eastern England, extending into the Cotswolds.
Meanwhile, heavy rains are expected in the southwest of England and there are 37 flood warnings across the country, meaning urgent action is required.
A yellow weather warning for snow is in effect for Scotland today and Friday.
The alert for Wales and parts of England was issued for Saturday.
The warnings tell people to prepare for a travel disruption, that remote areas can become isolated, and that there is also the possibility of power outages.
Sky News weather producer Joanna Robinson said: “For now, Wales and parts of the Midlands appear to be most at risk of snow, with 3-7cm possible at low levels and more at higher ground.
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Weather forecast for Friday.
“10-15 cm is possible above 200 m, with a very low risk of 20 cm for the higher parts of Shropshire and Snowdonia. The Meteorological Office has issued a yellow snow warning, valid from 3 AM. 8 pm on Saturday “.
“Strong winds will bring the risk of blizzards and drift as well.”
Meanwhile, the rain advisory in effect for much of Friday and Saturday across much of Cornwall and Devon indicates that “surface water flooding and travel disturbances” are likely.
Robinson added: “Heavy rain will be a bigger problem for the south of England and the Met Office has issued a yellow rain warning for the south west.
“It is valid from 8pm on Friday to 3pm on Saturday. The South West of England will see 20-30mm of rain, with up to 50mm in some places. Surface waters may be flooded.
Ireland will also see a mix of rain, sleet and snow on hills on Saturday.
“On Sunday, another system will move from the southwest, bringing the risk of more snow to parts of the south.”
A band of heavy rain could also cause flooding
According to the Met Office, the UK has experienced its snowiest spell since January 2019, with 20 weather stations in England getting 5 cm (2 inches) of snow or more for three days in a row.
But temperatures are likely to rise in some parts of southern England and Wales, as warm air enters from the Atlantic and temperatures could reach 14 ° C (57 ° F).
