It's set to be another cold weekend in the UK as forecasters have warned of sub zero temperatures and strong gales in some regions.
The Met Office has predicted a low of -3°C in northern areas this morning as wintry weather returns for a second time this week.
A yellow warning for snow and ice is also in force with warnings of slippery road surfaces in the northern half of mainland Scotland, until 10am on Friday, reports the Mirror.
Met Office forecaster Aidan McGivern said: " Winter returns again across the UK during Friday.
"As a band of showery rain moves south the cold front associated with that opens the door to yet more northerly winds.
"That Artic air returning for a second time in a week. The source air is slightly less cold and with slightly less strong winds.
" Snow showers will be less widespread. The air will be less cold, only slightly, but still unusually cold for April."
Along with sub zero temperatures, forecasters also predicted that gales of up to 70 mph will affect Shetland.
In the North East, it'll be frosty on Friday with some sunny intervals expected in the morning.
The weather will then turn cloudy throughout the afternoon with some light showers to develop which could turn wintry over the hills.
It will be another cold day on Saturday with brighter spells and also further wintry showers in places.
While on Sunday, people should expect further wintry showers and overnight frost.
North East five day weather forecast
Friday
After a frosty start to the day long spells of sunshine are expected this morning.
A little more cloud this afternoon may allow isolated showers to develop which could turn wintry over the hills. Light winds inland. Feeling cold. Maximum temperature 8 °C.
Tonight
Long clear spells inland with light winds and another sharp frost. More cloud and breeze near the coast with the odd shower, possibly wintry at times. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
Saturday
Another cold day on Saturday with some brighter spells and also further wintry showers in places. Light winds inland but more breeze near the coast. Maximum temperature 6 °C.
Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday
Cold on Sunday, with further wintry showers and overnight frost. Turning milder on Monday, with a strengthening breeze and spells of rain. Early rain on Tuesday clearing leaving a dry afternoon.
