A live weather map shows exactly where snow is falling in the UK today as Met Office warnings remain in place across the country - travel chaos and freezing temperatures are expected

UK braces for severe cold as snow, ice and sub-zero nights raise health risks and spark warnings of possible power strain, prompting households to prepare early.

An amber weather warning for snow has come into force across parts of north-east England, with the Met Office warning of blizzard conditions in place. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

As the UK goes through a cold snap this week - forecasters have suggested that more Arctic air could be brought to Britain early in December.

THE Met Office has revealed where snow will hit today and tomorrow as large parts of the country remain under an amber cold weather warning. Brits are already facing wintry conditions, and the

Amber and yellow weather warnings for snow and ice are in place across the country, with some parts already hit by freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall.

People are being urged to follow a five-minute rule for the next few days as serious weather is set to cause disruption across most of the UK. It comes as temperatures drop, and experts have predicted up to 5cm of snow in some areas.