Drivers warned as snow is forecast

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Snow showers are set to hit the Midlands, northern England and Scotland over the next 24 hours.

Northern Ireland and parts of Wales will also be affected, according to MeteoGroup, the weather division of the Press Association.

A weather system sweeping in from the west will bring up to six inches of snow on higher ground, and between one and two inches in lowland areas.

Widespread frost and below-freezing temperatures will be seen across the country, reaching a low of minus 10C in parts of Scotland.

MeteoGroup forecaster Paul Mott said: "In Scotland and the far north of England the snow will be very slow to melt, lying there for a couple of days at least.

"Driving conditions will be fairly hazardous. There will be a strong to gale-force south-easterly wind, creating the risk of drifts."

Most of southern England will escape the worst of the weather. Some sleet and light snow is possible on higher ground, but is not likely to settle.

It will be a wet start for London and the south of England, with moderate rain and the occasional heavy shower clearing up over the course of the day.

After a chilly start, milder air will come in from the west, lifting temperatures to 3-4C in Scotland and 10C across southern England.