As the new year unfolds, Britain faces one of its most treacherous weather events yet. The Met Office has issued a stark warning: snow and ice will ravage 14 UK regions by Monday, with some areas expecting up to 40 centimetres of snow at higher elevations.
Arctic air is sweeping down from the north, bringing sub-zero temperatures, whiteout conditions and the risk of stranded vehicles, severed power lines and isolated communities.
