TWO hellish weather fronts are battling it out – both with the aim of chilling Brits to the bone.
A new 2021 version of the infamous 2018 Beast from East bringing an icy blast of freezing air is wrestling with La Nina – which threatens wet and stormy weather.
A Met Office spokesperson said: "You’ve got the two events happening at the same time so they vie against each other in a sense.
"They’re sort of fighting for influence over the UK, we’re a very small dot in the middle of the ocean.
"There’s still a lot to play for, we’re keeping an eye on the situation, the experts are working on how that might influence our weather."
And yet more flakes are on the way for parts of the UK, according to snow-forecast.com, with the mercury plunging to freezing in some parts.
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- Britta Zeltmann
ICE WARNING
It's set to be an icy start for eastern parts of the UK today, with weather warnings in place across Scotland, the Midlands, the east and north west of England, Yorkshire and Northern Ireland.
Some snow is possible, with southeast Scotland and northeast England most at risk.
Here, 2-5 cm of snow is possible in places above 300 m and 10 cm above 400 m though ice looks likely to be the main hazard.
The Met Office has issued its ice warning until 11am today.
The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for ice today - Lottie Tiplady-Bishop
HELLISH WEATHER FRONTS BATTLE IT OUT
Two hellish weather fronts are battling it out over Britain.
A Beast from the East is wrestling over the UK with La Nina – which threatens wet and wild weather.
A Met Office spokesperson said: "There’s still a lot to play for, we’re keeping an eye on the situation, the experts are working on how that might influence our weather."
- Lottie Tiplady-Bishop
TODAY'S FORECAST
Here's the forecast for today in the UK.
The Met Office's website says Brits can expect: "Cold with further showers, some wintry over hills, in central and eastern parts, prolonged in the south-east. Drier further west with some sunshine. Cold."
- Lottie Tiplady-Bishop
TONIGHT'S FORECAST: LONDON & THE SOUTHEAST
Here's the forecast for tonight in London and the southeast.
The Met Office's website said southerners can expect: "Cold overnight with further showers of rain or sleet, these mainly in eastern counties.
"Mainly dry further west. Icy patches are likely by dawn as frosts form, especially where fewer showers inland.
"Cold northeasterly winds will be strong on coasts. Minimum temperature -1 °C."
- Lottie Tiplady-Bishop
WET & WINDY IN KENT EARLIER TODAY
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TONIGHT'S FORECAST: SCOTLAND
Here's the forecast for this evening and tonight in Scotland.
The Met Office says: "The southwest will stay mostly dry with clear spells.
"The east will see clear intervals and a few showers, these falling as snow on high ground, also bringing risk of ice. Minimum temperature -1 °C."
- Lottie Tiplady-Bishop
PURPLE SKIES IN CUMBRIA
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TONIGHT'S FORECAST: WALES
Here's the forecast for tonight in Wales.
According to the Met Office's website, residents of Wales can expect: "Staying windy and cloudy across much of the country tonight, though clear spells are possible at times.
"Scattered wintry showers will affect most areas through the night.
"Cold, with widespread frost and a risk of icy conditions. Minimum temperature -3 °C."
- Lottie Tiplady-Bishop
SUNSET IN PETERBOROUGH
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- Lottie Tiplady-Bishop
TONIGHT'S FORECAST: NORTHERN IRELAND
Here's the forecast tonight for Northern Ireland.
The Met Office said: "The west will stay dry with some clear spells and a sharp frost.
"Mostly dry in the east but a few wintry showers possible, with a risk of some ice. Minimum temperature -3 °C."
- Lottie Tiplady-Bishop
WIND & RAIN TODAY IN KENT
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TONIGHT'S FORECAST
Here's the forecast for tonight, according to the Met Office: "Showers in eastern and some central parts, frequent and heavy at times in the south-east, falling as snow over hills.
"Frost and ice inland with freezing fog patches in north."
- Katie Davis
IN PICS: STRONG WINDS BATTER KENT
Strong winds batter a coastal road in Leysdown, KentCredit: Alamy Rain and strong winds will continue into this eveningCredit: Alamy - Katie Davis
MORE RAIN THIS EVENING
- Katie Davis
TONIGHT'S FORECAST
It is set to be cold and breezy across the UK this evening.
Showers are expected in eastern and some central parts, frequent and heavy at times in the south-east, falling as snow over hills.
Forecasters say there will be frost and ice inland, with freezing fog patches in north.
- Katie Davis
CONTINUED
Met Office spokesman Nicola Maxey said: "You've got the two events happening at the same time so they vie against each other in a sense.
"They're sort of fighting for influence over the UK, we're a very small dot in the middle of the ocean."
She added that the warming in the stratosphere takes at least 10 days to move down into our atmosphere.
Ms Maxey continued: "The feeling at the moment is that we may see some colder weather towards the end of January into February, but probably the sort of weather that we're seeing at the moment, as opposed to what is popularly perceived as a Beast from the East.
"There's still a lot to play for, we're keeping an eye on the situation, the experts are working on how that might influence our weather."
- Katie Davis
MET OFFICE TRACKING TWO WEATHER EVENTS 'FIGHTING FOR INFLUENCE'
The Met Office is tracking two weather events "fighting for influence over the UK" which could bring more low temperatures in the coming weeks.
Meteorologists have observed a sudden stratospheric warming is under way, which is associated with very cold weather.
A sudden stratospheric warming in 2018 brought the heavy snow termed the Beast from the East – however, the Met Office said the event is more likely to bring more cold weather without heavy snow, though it is difficult to predict.
The agency is also tracking a La Nina in the Pacific, which could bring wet and stormy weather as it increases the UK's chances of westerly winds.
- Shayma Bakht
RAIN, COLD AIR AND SNOW EXPECTED OVERNIGHT
- Shayma Bakht
IN PICS: Woman slides down an icy street with warning signs, as widespread black ice hits Glasgow
- Katie Davis
MORE RAIN TO COME
Through the next 48 hours between 20-40mm of rain is expected to fall in parts of Kent and East Sussex.
Showers have been affecting many eastern areas so far today, with south-east England particularly wet.
According to the Met Office, some snow is possible over the North Downs as the air becomes colder overnight.
- Katie Davis
FLOOD WARNINGS
Flooding is expected in parts of the country today.
The Environment Agency has issued warnings for five areas, stating "immediate action required".
The affected places are:
- B1040 Thorney to Whittlesey Road to the South of the River Nene
- Curry Moor and Hay Moor
- River Derwent at Buttercrambe Mill
- River Frome at Brimscombe and Thrupp
- River Nar at Narborough, Marham, Wormegay and Saddle Bow
- Katie Davis
SNOW ON THE WAY
Parts of the country could be hit with snow later today.
Snow showers are expected in North East England, mostly on hills above 200-300m.
Forecasters say some small accumulations are possible, with South East Scotland and North East England most at a risk.
A note from the Met Office says: "Here 2-5 cm is possible in places above 300 m and 10 cm above 400 m though ice looks likely to be the main hazard."
There is also the chance of some freezing rain overnight, mainly in North East England.
- Katie Davis
YELLOW WARNING: REGIONS AFFECTED
The following regions have been placed under the Yellow Weather Warning until Tuesday morning:
- Central, Tayside & Fife
- East Midlands
- East of England
- Grampian
- Highlands & Eilean Siar
- North East England
- North West England
- Northern Ireland
- SW Scotland, Lothian Borders
- Strathclyde
- West Midlands
- Yorkshire & Humber
FURTHER WARNING PUT IN PLACE
Snow could hit parts of the country later today.
A further Yellow Weather Warning for ice has been issued by the Met Office which comes into force from 4pm.
Affected regions include east of Scotland and Northern Ireland, as well as parts of England.
Wintry showers are expected later on today, with some snow mostly over hills.
Icy conditions are expected to last until 11am tomorrow.
YELLOW WARNING FOR ICE
Parts of the country remain under the Yellow Weather Warning for ice this morning.
The Met Office has warned icy patches may cause difficult travel conditions across Scotland, the East Midlands, North East, North West of England and Yorkshire.
Some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces are expected.
The weather warning will remain in place until at least 11am.
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