Football supporters are advised to walk to pubs and homes to watch the England match tonight with temperatures expected to plunge to -10C in places as snow and ice grips the nation.
Snow has already fallen in some parts of the country today, with both runways closed at Manchester Airport with severe delays.
With temperatures believed to continue to struggle into this evening, the RAC says roads will be dangerous and it is bracing itself for another "exceptionally busy day" of breakdowns.
Rod Dennis, spokesman for the service, said: "The big freeze continues today and those heading out on the roads must be alert to the risk of ice, especially in the south and west of the UK which are covered by weather warnings.
"Leaving the car at home and going on foot to watch the match perhaps makes the most sense - and especially so if people are planning on drinking any alcohol while England play France.
"Yesterday was an exceptionally busy day for breakdowns, with the equivalent of around 400 drivers breaking down every hour - similar to what we'd expect on a Monday in December."
England face France in the quarter-final of the World Cup at 7pm UK time, with nearly 27 million expected to watch on TV at packed pubs, homes and big screen showings across the country.
But yellow warnings for snow and ice remain in place for parts of the UK, including London and the southeast of England. Fog will also linger overnight and into Sunday morning.
Parts of the East Midlands, North West England, South West England and West Midlands are subject to a weather warning for snow and ice, which is in place until midday on Sunday.
Separate yellow weather warnings for snow and ice remain in place for large swathes of Scotland and Wales.
The warnings spread on Sunday to include London and the south-east of England, with this area remaining on Monday and with a 30% chance of up to 5cm of snow on Sunday.
The Met Office said the conditions could lead to travel disruption, especially on Monday morning, and a small chance of some rural communities becoming cut off along with a possibility of power cuts and mobile phone coverage being affected.
There is the possibility of significant snow with more than 10 inches falling in Scotland over the weekend but the main concern is for ice on the roads.
Temperatures have dipped to -9C so far in the past few days in Oxfordshire and it could go lower with reports that it could drop as low as -15C.
The changes make for treacherous driving conditions, with frequent icy patches anticipated.
A Met Office spokesperson said: "Some roads and railways likely to be affected with longer journey times by road, bus and train services. Some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces."
Darren Clark, severe weather resilience manager at National Highways, said gritters would be out to keep motorways and major A-roads open.
He said: "National Highways is committed to treating every road which needs to be treated - whenever it is needed."
Manchester Airport's runways were completely closed for an hour and half earlier this morning due to the weather.
Airport bosses said health and safety protocols were followed as snow fell.
The Arctic blast, dubbed the Troll of Trondheim, has swept down through Scotland and into England, Northern Ireland and Wales, and led the UK Health Security Agency to declare a level three Cold Weather Action Alert.
Things are only going to get colder, though, forecasters warned.
For most, there will be daytime highs of 5C, but at night it's a totally different matter - and for many areas it will be at least 4C colder than the current temperatures.
Odds suggest the England v France tie will at least go to extra time, and if not the dreaded penalties.
A draw, which would result in extra time initially, is 2/1 at some bookmakers.
But a France victory is 11/8 at a number of outlets.
Meanwhile, the domestic football schedule was impacted by the weather today across the UK.
League One ties at Accrington Stanley, Morecambe and Oxford United have all been postponed due to frozen pitches.
And in League Two games at Carlisle, Crewe, Harrogate, Rochdale and Salford are also all off because of frozen pitches.
Both games in Scotland's League Two are on, as are all ties in its Challenge Cup.
Fixtures are significantly affected lower down in the football pyramid though, including in England's National League and competitions in Scotland and Wales.
