Snow and ice warnings across UK today as temperatures plummet to -5.5C overnight - The warning for snow comes amid continued weather disruption at airports and schools across the UK

The Met Office warned sleet and snow is expected to continue this afternoon and evening as they issued the rare amber alert - as much as four inches (10cm) of snow is expected in the affected region

The Met Office has updated snow warnings across southern England as the country prepares for winter weather, including snow and ice.

Leicestershire and Lincolnshire have both declared major incidents following the extreme weather which has triggered dozens of flood warnings, including one ranked as a danger to life.

Yellow warnings for snow and ice remain in place after severe flooding and snow caused travel disruption and school closures across the UK. The Met Office said wintry weather is expected to bring icy roads and travel delays to much of west England,

MORE snow and ice is on the way, according to forecasters who have issued another weather warning. The Met Office has put in place a yellow warning across the north west of England and north Wales for snow and icy patches.

National Rail is also warning travellers to check their journeys in light of the Met Office yellow warnings for snow and ice still in place.

As the Met Office issues several yellow warnings for snow and ice - an independent forecaster has weighed in to give their verdict on whether we can expect more snow