The Met Office has issued a weather warning for all UK regions. Heavy snow and widespread icy roads are expected from 0600 Mon 11 Jan to 1200 Mon 11 Jan.
Further outbreaks of snow this morning could give an additional 5cm on east facing upslopes and 10cm over higher parts of the country.
Overnight sleet and snow showers falling onto frozen roads will give widespread ice on many roads and pavements this morning with locally treacherous conditions.
The public are advised to take extra care and refer to the Highways Agency for further advice regarding traffic disruption on motorways and trunk roads.
A band of heavy snow will move slowly northeast during Tuesday afternoon and the first part of Wednesday before dying out. Accumulations of 5 to 10cm are expected widely, with 10 to 20cm possible locally, and a low risk of up to 30cm over higher ground. The strengthening southeasterly wind is also likely to lead to drifting of snow.
This could cause disruption to travel networks and lead to problems with power lines.
The public are advised to take extra care and refer to Traffic for further advice on road conditions.
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