'Mini Beast from the East' Snow and Rain Fall across Large Parts of the Country

A mini "Beast from the East" is blowing in from the North Sea, bringing snow and ice as temperatures plunge across the UK.

Temperatures are expected to fall to as low as -6C (21F) tonight after millions of people woke up to frost and icy conditions this morning – with snow falling as far south as Brighton and Devil's Dyke in the South Downs of Sussex.

The first flurries of snow hit high ground on hills in northern England, Wales and Scotland as November closes with an icy blast after the mercury dipped to below freezing overnight. But warmer air will bring some relief tomorrow.

Drivers have been warned to take it easy on the roads during their morning commute due to fog and ice between Lancashire and Yorkshire, with the Snake Pass between Manchester and Sheffield among the main roads covered in a blanket of snow.

Meanwhile Southern Rail passengers faced delays due to ice preventing trains getting electricity from the third rail - with disruption between Barnham and Horsham in Sussex, and Purley and Tattenham Corner in Surrey.


The Met Office confirmed snow fell in Exmoor in south-west England on Tuesday morning and then spread throughout the day.

The Brecon Beacons and Pennines have also been affected, while other high ground areas have seen wintry showers.

The heaviest and most frequent showers will be over north-east England, Scotland, parts of Northern Ireland and south and south-west England, the Met Office said.