Then on Saturday a mixture of ice and snow is expected along that eastern area as well as parts of Wales and England, with the heaviest snow due on higher ground such as the Cotswolds and the Chiltern Hills.

BBC: Snowfall due for parts of Britain

It is possible that 2cm to 5cm of snow could fall in these areas, with more on the hills.

BBC: Snow warning in force for parts of Northern Ireland

The Met Office said Friday's snow showers would continue into Saturday, with most of it falling on hills.

BBC: West Yorkshire braced for further snowfall