Warnings for snow and ice have been issued for up to four days across the country.
The first of four yellow weather warnings are in place today across northeastern parts of the UK. The Met Office reports that as well as some Northern Ireland and southern and central areas of England and Wales, snow and ice is expected.
While a yellow warning for snow comes into place in the north west and Liverpool on Thursday, March 9 and Friday, March 10. The warning means that heavy snow has the potential to cause "significant" disruption on those days, according to forecasters.
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Snow appears on the forecast from 9am on Thursday in Liverpool and will continue throughout the day. Sleet and snow will clear later on Friday, with it expected to turn less cold by Saturday.
Met Office Chief Meteorologist Dan Suri said: "Snow, ice and low temperatures are the main themes of this week’s forecast, as the UK comes under the influence of an arctic maritime airmass as cold air moves in from the north.
"Snow is already falling in parts of the north where some travel disruption likely, as well as a chance of some rural communities being cut off. Snow showers will continue through today and Tuesday here, and Northern Ireland will also be subject to some snow showers, especially over high ground.
"Ice will provide an additional hazard for many with overnight low temperatures well below 0°C for many. Further south wintry hazards will develop with parts of England and Wales affected by icy patches and snow in places tonight and likely further snow in parts of the south early Wednesday."
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