With temperatures predicted to drop as low as minus 10C overnight (7 December), the UK is bracing itself for a cold snap. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for parts of Wales, Northern Ireland, England's east coast, northern Scotland and the Western Isles.
Artic air is forecasted to move in from Wednesday evening, with the UK Health and Security Agency issuing a cold weather alert recommending people warm their homes to at least 18C (64.4F).
The Met Office said on Twitter: “If you haven’t already, it’s time to dig out the winter hats, gloves and scarves – as Wednesday is looking cold.”
