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A light dusting of snow is forecast to fall across parts of the country tonight - with up to 4cm forecast in some areas as temperatures dip to -5C.
In stark contrast to the wet and windy weather which played havoc at the start of the week, Britain can now expect a wintry spell with some crisp and dry conditions.
Higher areas - including the Pennines, the North York Moors and north east Scotland - are likely to be blanketed in white come tomorrow morning with between 2cm and 3cm of snow.
And with temperatures dropping as low as -7C last night - one degree colder than Moscow - it was frost which greeted many people as they opened their doors this morning, heralding a cold spell which is expected to last into next week.
Still, these horse trainers in Surrey were happy to ride it out as temperature dropped below zero.
Riding through the cold: Horse trainers still ensure their horses get their early morning trot, despite temperatures of -1C on Epsom Downs race course in Surrey
A cold month ahead? As December looms, a dog walker enjoys the frozen landscape in the north of England today
Ready for winter? A dog walker enjoys the arctic conditions and scenic views along the snow covered landscape of the north Pennines in County Durham
Chilly - but peaceful: Two swans enjoy the dawn as the frosty Friday begins
Temperatures plummeted sharply overnight - Shap in Cumbria saw temperatures as low as -7C.
Meanwhile the village of Ravensworth in North Yorkshire saw the mercury freeze at -5.8C.
And temperatures are predicted to drop well below freezing again tonight - falling as low as -5C across the country - and are likely to bring widespread frosts and an increased risk of ice.
The Met Office has warned of a '90% probability' of a severe cold snap and icy conditions lasting until midday on Sunday.
'This weather could increase the health risks to vulnerable patients and disrupt the delivery of services,' it said.
Forecasters meanwhile warned of 'a mixture of rain, sleet, hail and snow showers' coming to Britain over the next three days.
What is this? Alfie the Jack Russell beams with joy as the north Pennines takes on a brand new look
Bounding for joy: Alfie scoots along his new surface, with not a single human care about commutes
Cold and dry end of the week: A view of Loch Lomond from Duncryne hill, by Gartocharn today
Full moon: The cold snap follows recent, severe flooding, which has affected areas of Western and Northen England
As temperatures continue to fall on the day before the start of winter, thousands of icicles hang to a hedgerow near Ashbourne, Derbyshire
A chilly walk: Frost also covered the parks in London this morning
A dog of a day: The frosty scene this morning in Barnsley, South Yorkshire - which suffered some of the coldest temperatures overnight
Get your coat on! Horses in a a frost-covered field in Wales this morning - although one poor creature looks like he needs more protection
A winter's day: Frost covers Somerset, where drivers have been warned of dangerous conditions
Cold morning: Frost covers Somerset as Glastonbury Tor shivers in the distance As Leicester shimmers in the background,the ground freezes, with temperatures plunging to zero overnight
Forecaster Stephen Davenport of MeteoGroup, the weather division of the Press Association, said a front of rain was moving south, bringing wintry conditions with it.
'There’s going to be a mixture of rain, sleet, hail and snow showers,' he said.
'In the northern parts of the country, over the hills, there will be a 2cm to 3cm covering of snow with up to 4cm in some spots.
'There may be snow showers down the eastern side of the country. The northern areas will certainly see a covering and further south you are likely to see a dusting on the verges.'
Those who brave the cold tomorrow should wrap up warm, as temperatures are unlikely to rise more than 5C to 7C throughout Saturday.
And while Sunday is expected to start dry, a band of clouds moving in from the Atlantic could bring more snow in the evening - although the Met Office stressed this was likely to be 'transient' snow which would not settle.
Forecaster Charles Powell said: 'Drivers may see snow flurries as they drive, but we do not expect this to settle and it should not be around for Monday morning's rush hour.'
The Met Office has urged motorists to remain vigilant ahead, while councils have stockpiled 1.3million tons of road salt and have hundreds of gritters on standby.
But it is feared that standing water left by this week’s devastating floods will continue to run off the fields and verges and wash away the salt.
It is unlikely to fall in any great quantity but the combination of sub-zero temperatures, further rain and snow could result in treacherous driving conditions.
NEW FLOOD MEASURES WORTH £120MILLION ANNOUNCED TODAY
The Government announced £120million new funding for flood defences today, as families in parts of the country face the aftermath of more flooding.
Ministers said £60million would be targeted at areas where improving defences against flooding could unlock investment and growth in the area, and the rest would go to speed up delivery of up to 50 schemes already in the pipeline.
The Government estimates the money, which will be delivered between next year and 2015, will improve flood protection for up to 60,000 homes and provide one billion pounds in economic benefits.
Potential projects which could benefit from the funding targeted at unlocking economic benefits include Leeds, where the riverside area is regularly threatened by floods and defences could protect 250 businesses, employing more than 100,000 people, and more than 3,100 homes.
The Government said the money was in addition to the £2billion being spent on flooding and coastal erosion this spending period up to 2015, more than one billion pounds of which is for capital projects such as flood defences.
Need for defences: Frozen flood water next to the river Dove in Ellastone near Ashbourne, Derbyshire
Chilly chat: The steamy breath of horses pictured in sub-zero temperatures in Three Legged Cross, Dorset this morning
There are also fears that up to an inch of rainfall could cause further damage to flood-hit areas, particularly in the South West. Among those rivers at threat are the Thames, Trent and Severn, which all remain at very high levels.
‘By Sunday morning we could see some quite heavy rain, up to an inch in places,’ added Mr Powell. ‘As that hits the cold air it will turn into snow.
‘It will last for about two hours before turning back to rain. As we go into Monday it’s going to remain pretty wet and windy with further outbreaks of heavy rain in places.’
The Met Office also warned that while temperatures would recover by the start of next week it would remain unsettled for much of December with wintry showers and further outbreaks of rain.
Downpours across the country have caused widespread devastation in towns and communities.
It has even led to deaths, with a 21-year-old homeless woman was killed when a huge spruce tree fell on her as she slept in a tent in the storms.
Michelle Conroy was killed by the fallen 50-foot spruce as she huddled against the rain and gales in her sleeping bag on a main road in Exeter, Devon.
Friends yesterday said she was a 'sweet and caring' person and a canon missioner at Exeter Cathedral said she was a 'quiet and polite' person who had suffered a 'sad and broken childhood'.
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