Friday evening is expected to bring temperatures as low as -20C (Image: Getty)
The Met Office is urging everyone to follow a “thin clothing” rule when venturing outside in the snow and ice this week.
has warned that will continue into the weekend – with snow, ice and continuing to affect much of the UK.
The coldest night of this winter so far was recorded last night when overnight temperatures dropped as low as -14C in Altanharra, northern Scotland.
Friday evening is expected to bring colder temperatures still with lows of -15C and -20C possible in parts of Scotland and Northern England, before becoming slightly milder this weekend.
chief meteorologist Paul Gundersen said: “Milder air will attempt to move into the UK from the southwest on Friday morning, heralding the end of this impactful cold spell.
“Increasing cloud and light rain, perhaps preceded by a little snow, will begin to affect northwestern then northern parts of the UK through the weekend.
“Here, temperatures will be back to around average by Sunday, and on Monday it’ll be much milder, with temperatures reaching double digits in Northern Ireland, northern England and Scotland”.
As snow, sleet and ice continue to affect much of the country, the is urging people to stay safe in the cold weather and to take precautions when heading outdoors.
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If you are going outside for a walk you should follow a “thin clothing” rule and wear several layers of light clothes, rather than one thick layer.
The forecaster said: “Remember that several thin layers of clothing will keep you warmer than one thick layer as the layers trap warm air.”
It is also recommended that you eat regularly throughout the day as this helps your body to stay warm. You should aim to have at least one hot meal alongside regular hot drinks.
Additionally, it’s important to keep moving during bouts of cold weather, even if you are stuck inside, so you should try not to sit still for more than an hour or so as this can help to fend off winter illnessess like colds, flu and more serious health problems.