Schools were forced to close and flights were cancelled after heavy snowfall swept across the UK.
Hundreds of schools have been forced to close, homes have been left without power, and several roads have been closed and flights have been grounded as snow fell across large parts of the United Kingdom.
According to British media, reports the Telegraph, around 100 schools in northern Scotland, 57 in Wales and 41 in Yorkshire have had no choice but to close their doors today.
Drivers in North Yorkshire were forced to abandon their cars and walk after heavy snowfall, with more freezing winter weather expected to arrive today.
They have also been warned to only make journeys that are necessary after heavy snow overnight hit roads and hampered waste collection.
Meanwhile, parts of north-east England, where a yellow warning for snow has come into effect, could face blizzard conditions, the Met Office said.
Snow and rain continued to batter the UK coast overnight into Thursday, with the worst-affected areas expected to face travel disruption and possible power outages, according to weather forecasters.
The National Weather Service said rural communities could be isolated in the amber warning zone as strong winds hit, creating "incidental storm conditions," with the possibility of lightning as a further risk.
Authorities have also warned that when snow and ice hit, roads can quickly become dangerous.
Therefore, "stopping distances can increase tenfold on icy surfaces, so slowing down and leaving enough space is absolutely vital."
The National Rail has asked train passengers to check their journeys before travelling during snowy and icy weather. /Telegraph/
