Met Office issues snow warning for UK regions to be blanketed in hours

The and ice over the past week causing disruption across the country.

More snow and ice is on the way as the has issued and tomorrow. 

Today, yellow snow and ice warnings have been issued in parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland. A yellow snow warning has also been issued for parts of the south west.

An for parts of the south west.

On Thursday, the issued snow and ice warnings for parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland, north west England, south west England and parts of Wales.

The warnings mean that Brits in the areas should expect some roads and railways to be affected with longer journey times by road, bus and train services.

It could also see some on untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths, and people could suffer injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces.

Where an amber warning is in place, and other services, such as mobile phone coverage, may be affected.

There is also a chance that some rural communities could become cut off, says the Met Office.

The has issued advice on what to do in these conditions: “It is safer not to drive in these conditions, but if you need to make an essential journey, consider alternative forms of transport, to keep you and others safe.”

It said if you do need to drive, you should ensure to do this more safely by using dipped headlights, accelerating gently, using low revs and maintaining a safe and steady speed.

If you find yourself isolated due to snow, make sure to stay warm, prevent frozen pipes by opening kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to allow warm air to circulate around the plumbing and close internal doors to keep your home warm.

This comes after have been ravaged by snow and ice causing disruption to roads, trains, schools and flights over the past week.