The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice and snow, ahead of flurries and freezing conditions expected next week.
Millions of North East and Scottish residents will be affected by the warnings, which are set to come into play for Monday and Tuesday (March 6 and 7).
People in the affected areas have been informed of potential delays to travel, with some drivers even possibly becoming stranded with their vehicles.
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The Mirror reports the snow showers will also cause havoc for those who rely on public transports with trains set to be delayed or cancelled. There is also the possibility of flights being cancelled as a result of the freezing conditions.
The warning reads: "A band of rain, sleet and snow is expected to move south during Monday followed by frequent snow and hail showers. Whilst the highest accumulations of 5-10 cm are most likely over northern Scotland, there is a small chance of more organised and persistent spells of snow developing elsewhere in this area, and could bring 2 to 5 cm even at lower levels.
"Into Monday night, showers are expected to continue, and ice is likely to form on untreated surfaces where snow has melted by day."
The Met Office has warned there is a chance some rural communities could be cut off by the snow and some people could be injured from slips and falls. Power outages could also plunge millions into darkness and cold while mobile phone coverage could also go off.
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