Heavy snow to hit most of UK
Heavy snow is expected to hit most of the UK next week as a cold blast of air known as "the Beast from the East" arrives from Russia. Forecasters say the freezing weather could bring travel disruption and power cuts as Britain faces its coldest February week in five years.
Severe weather warnings have been issued for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, with snow showers forecast on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, reports Sky News. Temperatures are expected to drop close to -15C (5F) in places in the next few days, with the icy conditions predicted to last until the middle of March.
The Met Office said: "There is the potential for travel delays on roads, stranding of some vehicles and passengers, as well as delays or cancellations to rail and air travel. "Some rural communities could become cut off. Power cuts may also occur and other services, such as mobile phones, may be affected."
