Rare bursts of 'thundersnow' could strike the UK within hours thanks to a mix of wintry and stormy conditions.
Unsettled weather will begin to sweep across the country on Tuesday, with the Met Office forecasting showers in the south and snow in many northern areas.
Yellow warnings for snow and ice applied by the agency will cover an area stretching from Manchester up to the Shetland Islands, meaning some disruption is possible.
