The Met Office has issued a weather warning for snow and strong winds for most of the northern half of the United Kingdom for the next 24 hours.
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A Met Office spokesman told The Independent: “The cold winds will enhance the cold temperatures that will be around 5 to 6 degrees Celsius, but with the wind will feel more like freezing”.
The warning of snow covers from 17:00 on Friday to 10:00 on Saturday.
The weather experts say the winds could be accompanied by a band of rain and snow with the possibility of snow “temporarily settling”, even at low levels.
Winter looks set to rapidly arrive in Britain this weekend, with snow, ice, high winds and sub-zero temperatures sweeping across the nation.
Today: Thicker cloud may bring a little rain to the far south of the region for a time this morning, otherwise a few sunny spells by midday, and just the odd shower developing in the afternoon. becoming windy by evening.
There will be a drop in minimum temperatures of up to 5C.
North Yorkshire and Cumbria police have issued warnings to drivers to take care on the road as the snow settles.
Matt Martin, a forecaster with MeteoGroup, said: ‘As Storm Barney passes through a cold wave of air from the North will come down.
Frank Saunders, the Met Office’s chief operational meteorologist, added: “The Met Office is forecasting strong winds and a few snow for this weekend which means there is the likelihood of a few hard driving conditions and possible disruption to transport”.
Residents are encouraged to keep an eye on the latest forecast.
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In 2010, Arctic conditions with blizzards arrived on November 30, forcing shops to close and causing 400 lorries to park on the M25 at Reigate Hill and Leatherhead.
