Brits face the coldest January night for 15 years on Thursday, according to Met Office data, as temperatures could drop to -16C with snow and sleet battering the country

The latest alert by the British agency warns about the potential dangers snowy, wintry weather can bring to the regions affected by the blast.

The Met Office has forecast more snow to hit parts of southern England by noon today, with a yellow weather warning for snow in effect until 11.59pm. This alert spans most of Southwest England, Southeast England, and some areas of Greater London.