ANOTHER weather warning for ice and snow has been issued as the "Beast from the East II" could hit UK next week.
Sunday's warning from the Met Office covers most of the north-east and parts of Scotland.
Snow fell across England in the early hours this morning with Middlesbrough, Newcastle, Northumberland and Darlington all left with a blanket of the white stuff.
The freezing cold spell looks set to continue into next week as well with the "Beast from the East" looking to make a return to these shores.
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- Jon Rogers
ALLOW MORE TIME FOR JOURNEYS
The Met Office has warned anyone needing to travel this morning to allow extra time due to the hazardous conditions.
It said in an update: "Wintry showers have continued overnight leading to some icy patches on untreated surfaces A Yellow warning for snow and ice is in force for parts of #England and #Scotland If you do have to travel this morning, stay #weatheraware and allow some extra time for your journey."
- Jon Rogers
'TAKE CARE' MET OFFICE WARNS
The Met Office has warned people to take care due to the amount of ice on roads and paths.
In a Twitter warning it said: "Ice remains a hazard this morning for parts of the UK, take extra care."
- Jon Rogers
WEATHER WARNINGS ISSUED FOR SUNDAY
More warnings for snow and ice have been issued for Sunday as millions of Brits shiver in a -12C Arctic blast.
The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for snow and ice – meaning 'be aware' – for the second day running.
Snow fell across England in the early hours this morning with Middlesbrough, Newcastle, Northumberland and Darlington all left with a blanket of the white stuff.
- Catriona Graffius
TAKE CARE WHILE ON THE ROAD
Of potential dangers on the roads, RAC Breakdown spokesman Simon Williams warned: “The message for those who have to drive is to adjust their speed according to the conditions and leave extra stopping distance so 2021 doesn’t begin with an unwelcome bump and an insurance claim.
“Snow and ice are by far the toughest driving conditions, so if they can be avoided that’s probably the best policy.”
- Catriona Graffius
WHERE DID IT SNOW TODAY?
Parts of the UK have continued to be covered in snow after the first White Christmas in five years.
Edinburgh once again saw snow fall today with temperatures remaining around freezing for most of the day.
The North East also saw a generous covering of snow this morning with Teesside particularly hit and a weather warning for ice and snow issued.
Snow also covered Middlesbrough, Stockton and East Cleveland, Bristol and Lancashire.
- Catriona Graffius
ROWERS BRAVE WINTRY WEATHER
A group of rowers today braved wintry weather for a spot of exercise.
The small team headed out on the River Tyne at Hexham, Northumberland for the new year's exercise.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice tomorrow.
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MORE SNOW TO HIT BRITAIN TONIGHT
Britain is set to be blasted with even more snow tonight as temperatures plummet to -12C.
The big freeze comes amid fears another Beast from the East could strike, with colder easterly weather expected to draw in later this month.
Up to 5cm of snow could fall, according to the Met Office, which has issued a new yellow weather warning for snow and ice for tomorrow.
- Catriona Graffius
BOOKIES SLASH ODDS ON THIS WINTER BEING COLDEST IN UK RECORDS
Bookies have slashed odds on this winter becoming the coldest since records began – as the same weather conditions behind the record-breaking Beast from the East take hold yet again.
Bookmaker Coral slashed the odds on this winter ending as the coldest since records began in the UK to 1-2, from 4-6.
"With temperatures continuing to drop, we could be edging towards the coldest winter since records began in the UK," said Coral's John Hill.
"It's been a chilly start to the month and as a result it is now odds-on that this will be the coldest January ever in this country."
- Catriona Graffius
TEMPERATURES COULD REACH -12C TONIGHT
Britain is set to be blasted with even more snow as temperatures plummet to -12C tonight.
The big freeze comes amid fears another Beast from the East could strike, with colder easterly weather expected to draw in later this month.
Snow fell across England in the early hours this morning with Middlesbrough, Newcastle, Northumberland and Darlington all left with a blanket of the white stuff.
- Catriona Graffius
WOMAN BAFFLED BY FOUR-TOED FOOTPRINT ON FROSTY CAR
A woman was left baffled after finding FOUR-TOED footprints on her car after a frosty night.
Alicia Smith woke up to the bizarre prints all over her vehicle in Scartho, near Grimsby, Lincolnshire.
A set of six footprints can be clearly seen walking over the windshield and on to the car’s roof on Thursday.
Just a few inches long, and appearing to have just four toes – Alicia was left baffled at what could have left the footprints on her vehicle.
Alicia told Grimsby Live: “We’d never seen anything like this before, it was very odd. They’re a strange shape and only have four toes, and don’t quite look human. I’m not sure if it was a child. And why would someone be barefoot in this weather?”
- Catriona Graffius
TRICKY DRIVING CONDITIONS
Drivers have been told to expect tricky driving conditions where the snow falls, while pavements could also be slippery.
Trains are also likely to be affected and journeys may take longer.
- Catriona Graffius
HARSH FROST TO SET IN TOMORROW
A harsh frost will cover the northwest tomorrow morning, the Met Office reports.
The rest of the UK will be cloudy with some wintry showers and risk of icy patches.
Snow and ice warnings remain in place tomorrow.
- Catriona Graffius
NEWCASTLE WEATHER – TONIGHT
Newcastle will be cloudy and cold tonight with further showers spreading from the northeast.
Hail, sleet and snow could batter the city overnight.
Sunday will see a stronger northeast wind bring cloud and showers in places through the day.
More hail, sleet and snow could be on its way tomorrow, the BBC reports.
- Catriona Graffius
WHAT IS THE COLD WEATHER PAYMENT SCHEME?
Low income households can get £25 a week to help with energy bills during the winter thanks to the cold weather payment scheme.
Freezing weather in certain areas of the UK, mostly in Scotland, has already triggered the first payment for many.
When temperatures are recorded as, or forecast to be, zero degrees or below for seven consecutive days on average between November 1 and March 31, eligible Brits are entitled to extra money to heat their homes.
You get £25 for every seven day period where the weather is below 0C during this time frame.
You can check if your area has had a cold weather payment by popping your postcode into the government's tool from November 1 onwards.
- Catriona Graffius
EDINBURGH WEATHER – THE NEXT FIVE DAYS
Showers are likely to linger in Edinburgh throughout the night tonight.
Tomorrow, showers will continue in the east, but are likely to ease throughout the day.
Monday and Tuesday are set to be largely dry but rain will push in from the northwest on Wednesday.
- Catriona Graffius
GRITTERS HIT THE STREETS WITH MORE SNOW ON THE WAY
Gritters hit the streets in the West Midlands this evening as snow and ice warnings remain across Britain.
Yellow 'be prepared' warnings are in place for much of the east of Scotland, northeast of England and parts of the midlands and southwest.
Drivers have been warned of icy conditions on roads.
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‘HARSH FROSTS’
Forecasters have predicted that the first week of January will see Britain gripped by “harsh frosts” and bitterly cold icy conditions.
Next week, cold easterly winds will develop, bringing wintry showers, particularly around eastern parts, while hazardous freezing fog, frost and ice risks will all continue, the Met Office said.
- Catriona Graffius
CARDIFF WEATHER FORECAST – NEXT FIVE DAYS
Cardiff will be cloudy tonight with scattered sleet and snow showers – but these will ease before dawn.
Tomorrow morning will be mostly cloudy and cold across the Welsh capital.
A few brighter spells could from the east but the risk of sleety showers will remain.
Monday is expected to be cloudy and blustery with showers or spells of rain falling on high ground.
Tuesday and Wednesday will continue, but plenty of sunshine is expected on Wednesday afternoon.
- Catriona Graffius
TEMPERATURES COULD REACH -12C TONIGHT
Britain is set to be blasted with even more snow as temperatures plummet to -12C tonight.
The big freeze comes amid fears another Beast from the East could strike, with colder easterly weather expected to draw in later this month.
Snow fell across England in the early hours this morning with Middlesbrough, Newcastle, Northumberland and Darlington all left with a blanket of the white stuff.
- Catriona Graffius
BRITS MAKE THE MOST OF SNOW AS MORE WINTRY WEATHER SET TO COME
Brits delighted in today's snow with many dusting off family sledges for a day of winter fun.
Families at Limestone Corner made the most of the winter wonderland with a snow-covered walk near Hadrian's Wall near Hexham, Northumberland.
Snow has fallen across Edinburgh, Lancashire, Bristol and other parts of the UK today with more expected over the next week.
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LONDON – WEATHER FOR THE WEEKEND
Cloud will build up across London this evening.
While the night looks set to be dry, there could be a risk of one or two showers locally.
Tomorrow morning will be mostly cloudy and will stay cold into the afternoon with a brisk north-easterly wind developing.
Rain, sleet and hail showers could follow.
- Catriona Graffius
FLOOD ALERTS UPDATE
There are currently six flood warnings and 45 flood alerts in place across Britain.
Flooding is expected on parts of the River Neve, Curry Moor, Peterborough, River Frome, the River Nar, and the Severn near Tewkesbury.
Flood alerts – which mean flooding is possible – are in place in areas of Cambridge, Norfolk, Worcestershire, on the rivers Severn, Thames and Derwent.
- Catriona Graffius
MANCHESTER WEEKEND WEATHER FORECAST
Tonight will be cloudy and cold across Manchester and the north west with more sleet and snow showers in parts, spreading from the north.
Showers should ease before dawn.
Tomorrow morning will be mostly cloudy and cold.
A few brighter spells could develop from the east but one or two sleety showers could also break.
A brisk north-easterly wind will blow across the region.
- Catriona Graffius
LET IT SNOW
A couple hold hands as they wander along a snowy street in Altrincham, Greater Manchester this afternoon.
Snow continues to sweep the country with the north and south west seeing more snow today.
Credit: Splash News - Catriona Graffius
WHERE HAS IT SNOWED TODAY?
Parts of the UK have continued to be covered in snow after the first White Christmas in five years.
Storm Bella caused winds of up to 106mph around Britain, but more frosty weather and snow is said to be on the way as the Beast from the East is expected to return.
Edinburgh once again saw snow fall today with temperatures remaining around freezing for most of the day.
The North East also saw a generous covering of snow this morning with Teesside particularly hit and a weather warning for ice and snow issued.
Snow also covered Middlesbrough, Stockton and East Cleveland, Bristol and Lancashire.
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