BRITAIN will see 12 INCHES of snow dumped by the Beast From The East this week with snow blizzards and freezing winds to hit.
Monday is set to be another bitterly cold day with some places struggling to get much above freezing, the Met Office said.
Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk, Kent and Medway are all regions which that have been hit by an “area of widespread, persistent and occasionally heavy snow”.
An amber warning is in place until later today in the south east of England, which reads: “Accumulations of snow will be widely 5-10cm with 15-20cm in places and a small chance of 25-30cm for a few sites."
Meanwhile, new warnings for snow and ice across eastern areas the length of Britain are in place until Wednesday.
The Met Office said Sunday started “on a wintry note in some areas, with rain turning increasingly to snow across the south-east of the UK, and snow showers feeding into the north-east.”
And there are warnings of widespread weather-induced power cuts across the country too.
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- Chiara Fiorillo
SNOW CAUSES DISRUPTION
Snow is causing disruption across England, with 40 cars and lorries blocking the A6003 in Uppingham, Rutland.
A van fire has caused delays on the A229 near Maidstone in Kent this morning.
It has been reported the driver turned up the heating to clear the windscreen of snow before the blaze began.
- Chiara Fiorillo
BRITS ASKED NOT TO TRAVEL TODAY
Brits have been told not to travel today – as 12ft snowdrifts block major roads and medics warn a -10C polar plunge could cause heart attacks.
Temperatures won't rise above freezing in many areas of the UK, the Met Office said.
- Chiara Fiorillo
NEW AMBER WARNING ISSUED FOR PARTS OF SCOTLAND
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SOME REGIONS COULD SEE UP TO 15 CM OF SNOW
Some eastern parts of the country could experience up to 15cm of snow today, forecasters have said.
There could also be as much as 15cm in parts of the East Midlands and Yorkshire and Humber, particularly over the Lincolnshire Wolds.
- Chiara Fiorillo
PLENTY OF SNOW SHOWERS
BBC Weather forecaster Nick Miller said there are "plenty of snow showers out there to start the week".
They are especially in eastern areas of the UK.
- Chiara Fiorillo
BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPE
A cyclist makes his way through snow in Barham near Ipswich, this morning.
Heavy snow is set to bring disruption to south-east England and East Anglia.
Bitterly cold winds continue to grip much of the nation.
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LOOK OUT FOR VULNERABLE PEOPLE
Public Health England (PHE) has issued a cold weather alert for the whole of England from Saturday through to Wednesday.
Dr Owen Landeg, of PHE, said: "Cold weather isn't just uncomfortable, it can have a serious impact on health.
"For older people and those with heart and lung problems, it can increase the risks of heart attacks, strokes and chest infections.
"So it's really crucial at this time, especially ahead of a potentially very cold snap, to remember to check on frail or older neighbours or relatives, especially those living alone or who have serious illnesses."
- Chiara Fiorillo
VERY COLD WEEK
BBC Weather forecaster Nick Miller said this week will be very cold, with day temperatures close to freezing.
He added overnight frost will make it feel "colder still" with "significant windchill".
- Chiara Fiorillo
NAMING STORMS 'MAKES PEOPLE MORE AWARE' OF SEVERE WEATHER
Analysis has shown that naming storms makes people more aware of the severe weather and helps them prepare for them in advance.
Surveys showed people were more aware of the threat and more likely to take action after hearing the name of a storm, rather than a forecast simply saying bad weather is on the way.
The Met Office and its Irish counterpart Met Eireann decided to follow the US system of giving girls and boys' names to tropical storms and hurricanes.
- Chiara Fiorillo
RUN IN THE SNOW
A person was pictured going for a run in the snow in Newcastle this morning.
Snowfall has hit the city this morning, with cold temperatures and icy roads.
More snow is expected during the day.
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STORM DARCY HITTING SEVERAL REGIONS OF THE UK
Places affected by the amber warning and expected to be hit by Darcy include Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and Kent.
Roads may become blocked by deep snow, with the possibility of stranded vehicles and passengers.
Cold air emanating from Russia and Eastern Europe will move across the UK over the coming days, bringing "significant" snow to parts of Eastern England and Scotland, forecasters said.
- Chiara Fiorillo
WHAT IS STORM DARCY?
The Met Office said the Dutch have named the low-pressure system that brought strong winds and widespread snow to south-east England on Sunday as Storm Darcy.
Several parts of the country experience heavy snow yesterday, with more snow expected today.
- Chiara Fiorillo
AMBER WARNING IN FORCE
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COLD WEATHER ALERT
Public Health England has issued a cold weather alert for the whole of England through to Wednesday.
Dr Owen Landeg, of PHE, said: "Cold weather isn't just uncomfortable, it can have a serious impact on health.
"For older people and those with heart and lung problems, it can increase the risks of heart attacks, strokes and chest infections.
"So it's really crucial at this time, especially ahead of a potentially very cold snap, to remember to check on frail or older neighbours or relatives, especially those living alone or who have serious illnesses."
- Chiara Fiorillo
DISRUPTION AT COVID JAB CENTRES DUE TO SNOW
Three Covid vaccination centres were forced to close as Storm Darcy wreaked havoc on the roads yesterday.
The severe weather caused coronavirus jab centres in Clacton, Colchester and Ipswich to close early on Sunday.
The vaccine hub at Jobserve Community Centre closed at 1.30pm because of the persistent snowfall.
- Chiara Fiorillo
WHITE VILLAGE
A fresh snowfall over the village of Haddenham in Cambridgeshire on Monday morning brought in by Storm Darcy overnight.
More snow and rain is forecast for the next few days.
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WIDESPREAD SNOWFALL
Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk, Kent and Medway are all set to be hit by an "area of widespread, persistent and occasionally heavy snow" through to Monday, according to the amber warning.
There is also the potential for significant build ups of snow cross eastern parts of Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and Kent.
- Chiara Fiorillo
MORE SNOW ON THE WAY
Many parts of the UK have woken up to snow today – and there is more on the way.
Monday is set to be another bitterly cold day with some places struggling to get much above freezing, the Met Office said.
- Chiara Fiorillo
WEATHER FORECAST FOR TODAY
The Met Office's weather forecast for today says: "Strong easterly winds will make it feel bitterly cold across much of the UK, with further snow showers feeding westwards.
"These showers merging into some longer spells of snow over some eastern areas, whilst always drier and brighter further west."
- Alex Winter
COPS SHUT KENT ROADS AS SNOW HITS
Kent has seen some heavy snow overnight.
And in the early hours of the morning, cops shut roads after snowfall made the carriageways dangerous.
Maidstone has been particularly badly-hit.
Police closed roads in Kent last night after heavy snow made carriageways dangerousCredit: (c) UkNewsinPictures - Alex Winter
15CM OF SNOW EXPECTED
The Met Office says 15cm of snow could fall today in some of the worst-hit areas.
- Alex Winter
BRITAIN BRRRRRACES FOR YET MORE SNOW
The UK is braced for more chaos today as Storm Darcy brings 12 inches of snow, 50mph winds and -10c temperatures.
Amber weather warnings for heavy snow are in place around Sheffield, Nottingham and Lincoln, as well as between Norwich and Dover.
- Joseph Gamp
COLD WEATHER ALERT IN PLACE FOR WHOLE OF ENGLND
Public Health England (PHE) has issued a cold weather alert for the whole of England through to Wednesday and urged people to check on frail or older neighbours or relatives, especially those living alone or who have serious illnesses.
Dr Owen Landeg, of PHE, said: "Cold weather isn't just uncomfortable, it can have a serious impact on health.
"For older people and those with heart and lung problems, it can increase the risks of heart attacks, strokes and chest infections."
- Joseph Gamp
‘SIGNIFICANT DISRUPTIVE SNOWFALL’ TO COME THIS WEEK
The Met Office said Sunday started “on a wintry note in some areas, with rain turning increasingly to snow across the south-east of the UK, and snow showers feeding into the north-east.”
The winds made it feel like there were sub-zero temperatures across the country on Sunday while Monday is set to be another cold day with some places struggling to get much above freezing, the Met Office said.
The forecasters have warned of “significant disruptive snowfall” and gale-force winds in the south-east of England, with up to 30cm of snow possible in the Downs of Kent and the North Downs.
Storm Darcy is the low pressure system that is bringing heavy snow and strong winds to East Anglia and south-east England, the Met Office said.
Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk, Kent and Medway are all regions which are set to be hit by an “area of widespread, persistent and occasionally heavy snow” through to Monday, according to the amber warning.
- Joseph Gamp
A FURTHER 12 INCHES OF SNOW TO HIT BRITAIN
There will be more snow chaos this week with another 12 inches set to fall and temperatures remain bitterly cold.
Three Covid vaccination centres were forced to close with icy conditions wreaking havoc on the roads, as Storm Darcy sent the mercury below freezing.
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