The Met Office has issued new snow and ice warnings for six regions - it comes as Storm Éowyn brings fierce winds, heavy rain and serious snow across the country

The Met Office has issued two yellow weather warnings for snow and ice covering 35 towns and cities - with the icy blast set to strike this weekend

Met Office deputy chief meteorologist Mike Silverstone said: “The strongest gusts are likely to be felt across parts of Northern Ireland, northern England, north-western Wales and western Scotland, where exposed sites could get gusts in excess of 80mph, which has the potential to cause impacts for those in these areas.