More snow on the way - Pennines to be worst hit

The southern counties of England are expected to take the brunt of heavy, repeated snow showers moving in from the South West, followed by a second band of wintry weather which will hit eastern and central parts of Scotland and England.

But there is potential for a dusting of snow in all areas bringing with it a risk of travel problems for morning and evening rush hour.

Up to 10cm (3.9 inches) will settle in the worst affected areas, including Kent, Sussex and southern Hampshire, as well as over higher ground in areas like the Pennines, while large areas could see around up to 4cms accumulate.

Temperatures will remain below freezing in many areas in the next few days, with minimum temperatures as low as -7C.

James Wilby, forecaster for Meteogroup, the weather division of the Press Association, said: “One band of snow will move in from the South West spreading east along the coast and southern regions to Kent and moving as far north as the M4 corridor.

“There will be a build up of up to 4cms in most areas, and up to 10cms in the worst hit - London will also see a few cms in some places.

“This snow will continue overnight and begin easing on Tuesday morning, and will be accompanied with strong gusts of wind.”

Senior meteorologist Julian Mayes of Meteogroup said that the freezing temperatures which will accompany the snow fall makes this possibly the chilliest weather of the winter season.

The Met Office has issued an amber warning of snow in the South West and yellow warnings across east Scotland and England and in the southern regions, urging the public to be prepared for disruption.