Drivers have been warned to take extra care when on the road over the next few days.
The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning today advising of the potential risk to life - with the UK is expected to see strong winds and blizzard conditions.
Car experts at Bristol Street Motors say the cold snap serves as a "timely reminder" for drivers to check their cars are fit for icy roads.
By checking, the car experts say it will keep you and other drivers safe and it could help you avoid significant fines or penalty points on your licences.
Bristol Street Motors have shared how drivers can check their motors before venturing out into freezing conditions.
Regularly check your tyres
The experts at Bristol Street Motors say your tyres need to be in "tip-top condition" for driving in snow, as the terrain can become a lot more challenging to navigate safely.
The legal minimum tread depth for car tyres is 1.6mm, however, it is recommended that you change your tyres long before they reach this level.
So, inspect your tyres at least every two weeks, checking for cracks, bulges, blisters, and other signs of damage.
Next, make sure your tyre pressure meets the recommended guidelines in your vehicle handbook. If your tyres are over or under-inflated it can be a severe safety hazard, affecting handling, grip, and braking distance, especially on icy roads.
Failure to keep your tyres correctly inflated could result in a fine, which can be as high as £2,500 per tyre - adding up to £10,000 if all four tyres aren't to standard - as well as three penalty points per tyre.
Make sure you can see and can be seen
Snowy conditions often result in your visibility on the road being impaired, so having fully functioning lights is vital.
Bristol Street Motors says if you are caught driving without working lights, you could receive a fine of £100 and three points on your licence.
To avoid this, you should check your bulbs regularly, testing all brake lights, headlights, fog lights, and indicators to make sure you can be seen in times of heavy snowfall.
Completely clear your windscreen before any journey
While it can be a pain to wait for your windscreen to defrost when you’re running late in the morning, the car experts urge drivers to "avoid the temptation" to set off with any ice still on display.
If you are caught driving with snow, ice, or frost on your windscreen, or with your windscreen steamed up, you could be deemed as "using a vehicle in a dangerous condition".
You could then face a fine of £2,500 and three penalty points on your licence.
Before setting off, Bristol Street Motors advises you to clear any frost from your windscreen using a de-icer and a scraper before you hit the roads.
If your windscreen mists up while driving, you should turn on the heating and slowly increase the temperature, and then switch to air con mode, this will help remove any excess moisture in the air.
Top up your fluid levels
Bristol Stree Motors says drivers should not forget to check on the internal workings of their car ahead of a snowy period.
Drivers should check for anti-freeze, engine coolant, screen wash, engine oil and power steering fluid and should be topped up if they are low.
If weather conditions are set to be particularly severe, the car experts say it is also good practice to ensure that you have at least a quarter of a tank of fuel, in case of any delays or heavy traffic.
Store some supplies
In weather like this, drivers should always be prepared and keep a "winter kit" in their car.
Bristol Street Motors says this kit should include things such as a de-icer, a scraper, a torch, a foldable shovel, warm clothes, a blanket, water, and some non-perishable food items.
The expert say these items will be "invaluable" if you get delayed or break down in cold or snowy conditions.
