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Heavy snow, torrential rain and icy conditions are forecast to hit parts of the UK over the next few days.
Heavy snow is expected to cover much of Wales, while small gusts could affect London and parts of south-east England, the Met Office said.
There is an ice warning over much of Scotland and the north. Photo: Met Office
A yellow ice warning covers much of North East England and much of Scotland until 11am, and torrential rains are forecast in Cornwall and much of Devon until 8pm, increasing the risk of flooding and disruptions to the transport.
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The Environment Agency had 69 flood warnings across England on Friday night, meaning immediate action is required, and 231 alerts, meaning flooding is possible.
There are flood warnings and alerts throughout the country. Photo: Environment Agency
Met Office spokeswoman Nicola Maxey said the downpours will be caused by a weather front moving from the southwest.
“From Friday night we have a number of weather fronts bringing rain across Cornwall and much of Devon until tomorrow (Saturday),” he said.
“As this rain begins to move north it will combine with the cold air already over the UK, causing snow across much of Wales, where it could fall as much as 20cm in the higher regions.
“Over the weekend, large swaths of the UK will see some kind of snow, with warnings for much of Scotland and North East England.
“Even parts of London and the South East should see a small gust, which is unlikely to resolve.”
Snow threatens travel delays, power outages and some isolated rural areas. Photo: Met Office
Heavy rains in the extreme southwest can lead to some flooding and disruption of transportation
It comes after parts of Scotland were covered in up to 19cm of snow in just 24 hours overnight on Thursday, while areas in south-west England saw nearly 30mm of rain.
Much of England and Wales will also see widespread snow and ice between Monday and Wednesday, with warnings of road closures, power outages and risk of injury due to ice.
Maxey said the weekend will also be very cold, with higher temperatures reaching 6 ° C (43 ° F), along with frost on both mornings.
Severe weather will continue until next week. Photo: Met Office
She added: “As we move into next week, another front will move from the Southwest with long periods of snow and icy conditions across most of England, Wales and Scotland.
“Up to 5cm from the coasts are expected, which will reach heights of 15cm in the highest areas of Scotland and Wales.
He warned drivers to prepare cautiously for “dangerous” icy conditions.
