New Pictures Brrrritain is braced for chilly weekend as cold spell set to bite

Temperatures across Britain are set to plunge as a result of a weaker than normal jet stream which will allow in colder polar air, bringing with it snow and ice. 

The Met Office's long range forecasters believe freezing temperatures could hit most areas towards the end of the month, bringing with it rain, snow and ice. 

Already, areas in Scotland and higher ground in the north of England have seen snow. 

Motorists in Liverpool faced snowy conditions yesterday, at the start of a possible month-long cold snap

Deer at the Great Park in Windsor had to struggle with frost-covered grass following a chilly night in the open

Many people were caught out by the flurry following an extended period of mild weather conditions 

Cold weather is predicted to come from the north towards the end of the month and into February 

This weekend, areas in the north, Scotland and in hilly areas could see some snow with frost at lower levels 

Over the next seven days, temperatures are expected to drop further, with widespread frost, ice and snow possible in many areas of the country. 

The Met Office's chief meteorologist Andy Page said: 'On Monday and early Tuesday, a band of heavier rain, hill snow and strong winds will move quickly south across the UK, followed by wintry showers for the middle of the week. Some of the showers will be heavy bringing a mixture of rain, hail, sleet and snow, most frequently across parts of the north and west.

'There are then strong signals for a change to northeasterly winds towards the end of next week. As we go through the rest of the month and into February the longer-range outlook indicates it will remain cold and possibly very cold for a time.' 

Mr Page said the extended cold spell increases the risk of snow at lower levels.  

Public Health England suggested that during the cold snap, people should look in on elderly neighbours and relatives. 

Dr Emer O'Connell of PHE said: 'Experience shows us that every winter thousands of people are seriously affected and even die from illnesses linked to the cold. Protecting yourself from the cold may seem like common sense but many people do not manage to keep themselves warm

'If you know someone at risk, someone over 65, anyone with dementia or a heart and lung condition, or a young child, check up on them and see if there’s anything you can do to help. All of us should be heating our homes to at least 18C, keeping up to date with weather forecasts and planning our days around them - simple steps can really help protect against the cold.' 

Tonight, rain will threaten southern parts of England and Wales with frost in eastern areas. Rain and hill snow might hit the north west. 

Tomorrow, icy roads could threaten large parts of England and Wales, with hill snow in Scotland, Northern Ireland and much of Wales. 

On Monday and Tuesday, there will be hill snow in north-western areas and wintry showers for many western parts. 

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