- Motorists in northern Scotland
face travel chaos this weekend with up to 19in of snow expected by Monday
- Two-day yellow 'be aware' warning
for the whole of England and Wales as westerly gales sweep in from the Atlantic
- Rain warnings are also in place
for tomorrow as even more heavy rain threatens to cause localised flooding
- Winds of up to 70mph could cause disruptions
to Irish Sea and cross-Channel ferry services, forecasters warned
Britain is braced for more than a foot-and-a-half of snow this weekend as forecasters issued warnings for heavy rain and gale-force winds.
Motorists in northern Scotland face major disruptions on the roads with up to 19in of snow expected to fall on higher ground over the next 36 hours.
Meanwhile, a two-day yellow ‘be aware’ warning remains in place for the whole of England and Wales as strong westerly gales sweep in from the Atlantic, uprooting trees and whipping up massive waves.
Towns including Bognor Regis, Portsmouth and parts of Ayrshire are among the areas that have suspended their festive plans due to windy weather, with gusts of up to 70mph forecast around some exposed coastal areas and winds between 50-60 mph expected inland.
Winds could cause travel disruptions to Irish Sea and cross-Channel ferry services and passengers have been advised to check before they travel.
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