Temperatures fell below -7C across much of the country, with lows of -6C at Trawsgoed in Ceredigion, Wales and -4C at Rostherne, Cheshire. But the Met Office has told Londoners that the Arctic snap that has gripped the country should end by the weekend, with temperatures set to jump to 9C on Saturday.

A live weather map shows exactly where snow is falling in the UK today as Met Office warnings remain in place across the country - travel chaos and freezing temperatures are expected

More yellow weather warnings have been issued for parts of the UK on Friday, as some roads are reported to be "gridlocked" and dozens of schools are closed.

A sudden cold snap has hits the UK as the country experienced its coldest night since March.Temperatures in Tulloch Bridge, Highlands have dropped to -7C.This cold spell comes shortly after the country dealt with severe flooding caused by

This forecast comes as the Met Office has issued five yellow and one amber weather warnings for snow and ice for today.

London hit by snow as Met Office issues amber warning - Wintry showers expected as temperatures plunge in first cold snap of the winter

Met Office warnings for snow and ice remained in force across the UK today, with more ice alerts for tomorrow morning. A UK Health Security Agency amber cold health alert will be active until Saturday.

Blizzards are poised to hit parts of the UK today with the Met Office warning temperatures could plummet to -12C.