"Some northern parts can expect temperatures down to -10C (14F), perhaps less, and will stay freezing all day. The UK Health Security Agency has issued yellow cold weather alerts to prepare responders to risk from the wintry spells. There'll be some dense freezing fog around too."

The Met Office has predicted a disruptive start to 2025, with wintry conditions set to affect large parts of the UK.

Several areas of Essex could soon see snow after the Met Office issued a mega three-day yellow warning. The warning is in place from Saturday at 12pm (January 4) to Monday at 9am (January 6). Experts at the Met Office have predicted outbreaks of rains could be preceded by a spell of snow.