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Met Office warns snow and ice could bring country to a standstill as 10cm set to fall in 12 hours

Temperatures are set to drop

The latest weather forecast issued by the Met Office has warned that snow and ice could bring some of the country to a standstill.

Britain could be facing an icy storm that will see 4 inches of snow fall in under 12 hours in some places.

Certain areas could be cut off by the severe weather, according to the report. Roads may become unusable and smaller villages could be affected badly.

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A downfall of snow is expected (Credit: Camera Firm / Flynet/ SplashNews.com)

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The Met Office warned: “A band of rain will arrive across Wales, northern and western England through the middle of Tuesday, then move eastwards through Tuesday afternoon and evening.

“The rain will turn quickly to snow on hills, then also to low levels in places.

“Three to 5cm snow is likely above 200 metres, with up to 10cm in a few places.

“A patchy covering of 1 to 2cm is possible at low levels, although some places will see no snow at all.”

There is now a yellow warning for snow and ice across the UK, including England and Wales, as well as Western and Northern parts of Scotland.

Roads could be affected (Credit: Camera Firm / Flynet / SplashNews.com)

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The Met Office have also issued an amber alert for freezing temperatures in the North West, North East, Yorkshire and the Humber areas.

A widespread fall of snow is expected and people have been advised to take care when heading out in case they become caught out by the severe weather.

Brits are advised to travel carefully (Credit: Camera Firm / Flynet – SplashNews.com)

Alerts for snow and ice are in place for the whole of England and Wales from 12pm Tuesday to midday Wednesday.

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