Dogs run across snow-covered fields in the village of Bishop’s Itchington in Warwickshire (Jacob King/PA) - (PA Wire)
New year is off to a wintry start for some parts of the country, with many waking to find a blanket of snow on the ground.
Yellow weather warnings for snow and ice are already in place for parts of the UK, ahead of amber snow warnings for northern Scotland which begin at midday on Friday.
Some areas of Scotland had up to 8cm of lying snow on Friday morning, the perfect amount for a day of sledging and snowball fights.
Rowan sledges down snowy hills at Burton Dassett Hills Country Park in Warwickshire. Weather warnings for snow have been upgraded to amber in some parts of the UK while yellow warnings are in place elsewhere. Picture date: Friday January 2, 2026.People sledging in Loch Morlich, Aviemore. Amber weather warnings have been expanded after coming into force in parts of Scotland, as forecasters warn of heavy snow that could bring blizzard conditions and travel disruption. Picture date: Friday January 2, 2026.It was the perfect opportunity to break out the skis at Cairngorm Ski Centre (Paul Campbell/PA) (PA Wire)Skaters grabbed the chance to show off their best moves on the ice (Paul Campbell/PA) (PA Wire)RETRANSMITING CORRECTING BYLINE Snow covers a playground and tennis courts in the village of Bishop’s Itchington in Warwickshire. Weather warnings for snow have been upgraded to amber in some parts of the UK while yellow warnings are in place elsewhere. Picture date: Friday January 2, 2026.
Daytime temperatures are expected to stay below freezing in places on Friday.
People walk through a snow-covered Burton Dassett Hills Country Park in Warwickshire. Weather warnings for snow have been upgraded to amber in some parts of the UK while yellow warnings are in place elsewhere. Picture date: Friday January 2, 2026.Dogs on snow-covered fields in Bishop’s Itchington (Jacob King/PA) (PA Wire)People walking their dog at Loch Morlich, Aviemore. Amber weather warnings have been expanded after coming into force in parts of Scotland, as forecasters warn of heavy snow that could bring blizzard conditions and travel disruption. Picture date: Friday January 2, 2026.Sheep at a snow-covered Burton Dassett Hills Country Park in Warwickshire. Weather warnings for snow have been upgraded to amber in some parts of the UK while yellow warnings are in place elsewhere. Picture date: Friday January 2, 2026.
Those heading further afield have been warned to travel with care as icy roads and slippery surfaces are likely.
RETRANSMITING CORRECTING BYLINE Snow-covered houses in the village of Bishop’s Itchington in Warwickshire. Weather warnings for snow have been upgraded to amber in some parts of the UK while yellow warnings are in place elsewhere. Picture date: Friday January 2, 2026.Waves crash against the sea wall in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside. Weather warnings for snow have been upgraded to amber in some parts of the UK while yellow warnings are in place elsewhere. Picture date: Friday January 2, 2026.Snow covers roads and cars in Aberdeen (Beth Edmonston/PA) (PA Wire)Gritter lorry on A9, south of Inverness. Amber weather warnings have been expanded after coming into force in parts of Scotland, as forecasters warn of heavy snow that could bring blizzard conditions and travel disruption. Picture date: Friday January 2, 2026.
