Snow feared TONIGHT as yellow Met Office warning comes into affect - here's where

Brits could start seeing snow falling as early as tonight after the Met Office updated its weather warning. 

More parts of the UK could be hit by after the updates its severe weather warning today. People in England, , Wales and Northern Ireland were told to brace themselves for the next few days as icy conditions, falling temperatures and the white stuff hits. 

However, the weather company has now warned it could go further than expected and spread to the south of England. Yellow "be aware" warnings were issued at around 4pm today for Britain and will remain in place until Tuesday morning at around 10am. As the weather approaches freezing, people are being told to expect dangerous roads and paths and risks of power cuts and travel disruption.

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Up to 10cm of snow is expected overnight tonight in areas over 300 metres above sea level, which could get worse and double going into Tuesday night. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has also issued a Cold Health Alert for large swathes of England running from now until Thursday. It's warned services they could be under more string as a result of this.

The first weather alert mainly affects the Scottish Highlands and parts of Aberdeenshire until tomorrow morning, while a second alert for the country's borders and much of northern England, as far down as Nottingham, and parts of northern Wales runs from 7pm tomorrow night until Tuesday.

Brits are being told to check the forecast before they travel so that they don't find themselves in any tricky or dangerous situations. Other experts are advising people to check in on loved ones who may be vulnerable. In some areas, the temperature at midday on Tuesday will be just 1C. Chief Meteorologist Andy Page said: "We have issued yellow warnings for snow and ice as cold moves in from the north.

"This brings snow showers and some ice to parts of Scotland on Sunday night, and then the potential for a spell of snow to lead to disruption to some transport routes across a central swathe of the UK on Tuesday morning. Gusty winds in the east also remain a potential hazard. Updates to the warnings for wintry hazards are likely so it is important to stay up to date with the latest forecast."

While Age Scotland chief executive Katherine Crawford added: "Bad weather may make it difficult for people to get out for essential shopping or medical appointments, so we'd urge everyone to check in on older family, friends and neighbours during this period to find out if they need any extra support. A friendly phone call or an offer to help with shopping, collecting prescriptions or de-icing paths could be a lifeline for someone who feels isolated at home during this cold spell."

The UKHSA health agency has issued yellow alerts for health trusts in the North West, West Midlands, East Midlands, Yorkshire and the North East. It warned: "Forecast weather is likely to have minor impacts on health and social care services."

These may include an increased use of health services by the vulnerable, putting additional pressure on services, and a 'greater risk of life' to those with existing conditions or poor health. Flood alerts are also in place along the coast at Roker in Sunderland, Hornsea and Bawdsey Quay near Felixstowe.