The Met Office has issued a Level 3 cold weather alert in certain parts of the UK, where sub-zero temperatures are expected to drop as low as -10C. This could pose a significant danger to vulnerable individuals.

Today: 6th March

Mild in the south with bright spells and a few showers ahead of a band of rain and hill snow moving slowly southwards. Much colder weather following across northern areas with sunny spells and snow showers.

Tonight:

Rain, sleet and snow edging slowly southwards across England and Wales, turning icy. Further snow showers affecting northern parts with some accumulations, though mostly clear and frosty well inland.

Tuesday: 7th March

Rain, sleet and snow clearing from southern England. Many inland areas then sunny, but snow and hail showers affecting northern areas, especially north-facing coasts. Cold for all.

Last year a snow blizzard swept across Watford, North West London blocking out the sun.