UK weather: Snow and ice warnings issued by Met Office as -12C forecast

November has so far been exceptionally mild with temperatures 3-6C above average.

But that has now changed as a northerly wind is dragging cold Arctic air across the UK with temperatures now falling 3-6C below the mid-November average.

Yellow cold-health alerts from the UKHSA are in force across the Midlands and northern England until 08:00 GMT Friday.

But more severe amber alerts have been issued for North West, North East, Yorkshire and Humber for the same period.

These alerts are mainly for health and social care services, warning of “significant” impacts to more vulnerable members of the community.

Extra demands may be put on services to deal with the colder weather.

The cold weather leads to excess deaths, particularly those over 65 or those with health conditions. The UKHSA also warns there maybe impacts to some younger age groups too.