UK weather forecast: Met Office warns thunderstorms and heavy rain set to lash Britain tonight as temperatures drop below zero next week
The severe weather is set to continue right through tomorrow and well into Saturday across the southwest parts of the UK, finally passing by 6pm
BRITAIN is set for a weekend washout as thunderstorms lash Britain before more snow arrives next week - with Met Office issuing a "severe" weather warning.
Torrential downpours are set to continue throughout the day and well into Saturday across the southwest parts of the UK.
Heavy snow is set to return next week after temperatures plunged as low as -6C overnight - causing freezing fog and ice on the roads this morning.
Cloud and drizzle is set to dampen northern parts of the country tonight while heavy showers will soak the southwest of England.
And it will be another frosty start tomorrow, though brighter spells could break up the gloomy conditions in some areas.
Announcing the Yellow weather warning this morning, the Met Office said: "Bands of heavy, at times thundery, showers are expected to affect parts of southwest England from Friday morning until later on Saturday.
"The cold air is being brought by a large block of high pressure to our northeast, fending off milder Atlantic winds.
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Traffic makes its through the tricky conditions on Snake Pass, Derbyshire
The Pennines were heavily affected by snow and cars parked at the The Tan Hill Inn - Britain's highest pub at 1732ft above sea level - have been covered by the white stuff.
The Peak District is no stranger to being blanketed in snow, but the heavy showers overnight combined with freezing cold temperatures left residents in awe of the November covering.
Early risers in Brighton were surprised to find their cars covered in snow on Wednesday morning.
Devil's Dyke in East Sussex has been particularly frosty with snow settling on roads and roof-tops.
Christmas came early for residents of Canterbury in Kent, as residents found cars, roads and gardens dusted with a wintry white, getting everyone in the festive spirit before work.
The sky was barely visible over Snake Pass on the Pennines
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