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

This week is expected to see the coldest nights of the year, with temperatures potentially reaching -16C on Thursday night. An amber warning for snow is in place in the south west of England until 9pm this evening.

Weather maps show snow striking counties across the south of England as the Met Office warns of more travel delays, power outages and potential injuries on icy patches. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for snow covering southern counties of England from 9am until midnight on Wednesday, which could prove disruptive.

Serious flooding swamped parts of England and snow forced three airports to close temporarily as wet and icy weather combined to extend travel chaos that has plagued the U.K. since the start of the ye

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

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.

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,

A fresh weather warning is in place as snow is set to hit the southern counties of England on Wednesday and the Met Office has issued a yellow warning for snow across England

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.