
15 to 20 cm of snow is predicted by the National Meteorological Office of Great Britain in some areas, while issuing a warning to avoid travel in the conditions of the weather bomb that is approaching the country.
Heavy snowfall is expected to be followed by massive road closures and power outages. Drivers may remain on the road, say experts who are also calling for the cancellation of flights and train journeys.
A series of severe weather warnings have been issued in many areas as Scotland is expected to be hit hardest by the storm.
Warnings have already been issued for Wales, Devon and Cornwall, according to The Guardian, as well as south-west Scotland and Northern Ireland, where roads could become icy and extremely dangerous.
In some parts of the country, driving by car is advised only if absolutely necessary. The authorities' warnings came after more than 100 road accidents related to bad weather and frost were recorded within 5 hours.
The Met Office says Monday night was the coldest of the year so far in the UK with temperatures down to -9.8C recorded in Topcliffe, North Yorkshire, while the whole of England is expected to face a severe cold wave until at least Friday morning.