Cold weather ‘here to stay’ with disruptive snow possible, say forecasters
Disruptive snow and plunging temperatures may hit the UK next week, forecasters have said.
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Snow in store after Britons shiver through coldest night of the winter
Snow flurries are forecast to hit parts of the UK after Britons shivered through the coldest night of the winter so far.
Coldest night of the winter sees temperatures plunge below minus 10
Thursday night was the coldest of the winter so far as temperatures plunged to as low as -10.7C (12.7F).
In Pictures: Wintry scenes as snow and ice bring plunging temperatures
With flurries of snow falling across parts of Britain, the freezing wintry conditions have provided some picturesque scenes.
Met Office forecast predicts further snow showers and plunging temperatures for the north and north-east
There are further snow showers expected in parts of the north and north-east of Scotland today after the region woke up to difficult travel condition this morning.
Snowed-in Austrian nuns staying put
Authorities in Austria have cleared the roads to reach dozens of Catholic nuns whose Alpine monastery has been cut off from the world for days because of heavy snowfall.
Further snow showers expected across north and north-east
The snow and ice that hit the north and north-east overnight caused a spate of collisions and transport delays this morning.
Snow and ice cause number of crashes across north-east
The icy conditions in the north-east have led to a number of crashes this morning.
Live updates: Adverse weather conditions cause disruption across north and north-east
Adverse weather conditions are causing a number of crashes and school closures across the north and north-east this morning.
Sandstorms and hail hit Middle East
A harsh weather front has brought sandstorms, hail and rain to parts of the Middle East.
German village evacuated amid avalanche risk
Residents of a village in southern Germany have been ordered to leave their homes immediately due to an “acute” avalanche risk.
Met Office issue snow and ice warning for north and north-east
The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for snow and ice across the north and north-east.
Wintry weather forecast as temperatures plunge
Snow and ice warnings have been issued for Scotland as temperatures are forecast to plunge.
Arctic air to bring freezing temperatures after mild start to year
A blast of Arctic air will bring freezing conditions to the UK after a mild start to the year.
This Ohio dad built his daughter a wheelchair-accessible ‘fort’ out of snow
For some, the summer months can’t come soon enough – but for this dad in Cincinnati, Ohio, snow days are an opportunity for brilliant fun with the family.
Cold snap on the way as Scotland prepares to be hit by ‘below average’ winter temperatures
A big freeze is on the way for the north and north-east of Scotland as temperatures plummet this week.
Britain warned to brace itself for cold snap
Britain should brace itself for a cold snap following above average temperatures this weekend, forecasters have warned.
Death toll rises as heavy snowfall hits Europe
The death toll from severe weather in Europe has risen to at least 17 as heavy snowfall continued to cause problems in Austria and southern Germany.
Is this the most terrifying snowman ever created?
Residents in a neighbourhood in Utah were met with a terrifying sight this week in the form of a multi-limbed, bloody-mouthed snow creature leering from the side of the road.
Massive clean up after Thurso sandstorm
A two-day operation is underway to clean up the mess left by an "unprecedented" sandstorm in Thurso during Monday's gales.
Thurso buildings left caked in sand after huge storm rips through the town
It's the morning after the night before across the north of Scotland following a severe weather warning which saw high winds batter large parts of the region.
Britain could be hit by new Beast from the East cold snap
The same weather patterns which sparked the Beast from the East and brought freezing temperatures and heavy snow last winter could return this year, forecasters have warned.
200 customers still without power after high winds
Around 200 customers remain without power after strong winds caused disruption on Monday.
Chaos on roads as gale force winds hit north and north-east Scotland
High winds are expected today, with huge waves predicted for some coastal areas.
Flights and trains cancelled and tree plummets through car as high wind blasts north-east
Flights, ferries and trains were cancelled and a huge tree was blown onto a car as ferocious gales blasted the north-east yesterday - with more on its way.
High winds cause power cuts and disruption on transport
Strong winds have been causing power cuts and disruption for travellers in parts of Scotland.
Live Blog: Weather causing chaos as strong winds batter Scotland
Strong winds are causing chaos across the north and north-east of Scotland today with disruption to traffic and schools.
Harsh weather brings chaos to motorists on the A9 in the Highlands
Motorists on the A9 are being advised to expect delays as harsh weather brings chaos to the north.
Yellow warning issued for Grampian and Highland region
Despite a relatively mild festive period, residents across the Grampian, Highland and Island regions will need to brace themselves for severe wind today and tomorrow.
Heavy snow blankets parts of Europe
Heavy snow has caused travel chaos in parts of Germany and Austria as authorities closed roads and train routes due to the threat of avalanche and airports cancelled flights.
2018 was seventh hottest and second sunniest on record for the UK
Last year was the seventh hottest and second sunniest on record in the UK, new figures show.
Chilly weekend in store as temperatures drop below freezing
Britain is braced for a chilly weekend as the mercury plummets below freezing across the country.