The Met Office has issued amber and yellow weather warnings for snow across large parts of the UK, causing severe travel disruption for commuters. Amber warnings are in place for north-east England, eastern Scotland, northern Scotland, and central parts, with the potential for up to a foot of snow by the end of the week.
BBC Weather forecaster Nick Miller warned of 'very nasty travelling conditions' over the next couple of days as Siberian winds, dubbed the 'Beast of the East', sweep across the country. Wind chill could make temperatures feel as low as -15C.
Travel chaos has already been reported, with road disruptions, train cancellations, and school closures. British Airways cancelled dozens of flights from Heathrow on Tuesday, while easyJet advised customers to check before travelling. East Midlands Airport remains operational but urged passengers to monitor updates.
The Met Office and Public Health England have extended a level-3 'cold weather action' alert into the weekend. The nation is on standby for further travel mayhem, power cuts, loss of mobile phone coverage, and disruption to public services.
