Severe weather warnings issued in Swindon
We're being warned of possible ice and snow due to freezing temperatures
Snow and ice is expected to form across much of England overnight, including in Swindon.
The Met Office predicts temperatures across most of the UK will drop below freezing on Monday night and will not top mid-single figures during the day on Tuesday or Wednesday.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has placed all regions of England under a level 3 cold weather alert, meaning there is a 90% chance of severely cold weather, icy conditions or heavy snow, which could increase the health risk to vulnerable patients.
In addition, a yellow warning of ice and snow has been issued for Swindon and the wider Wiltshire, from 9pm tonight until 10am Tuesday.
It also covers areas of Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales and England - including patches across East and West Midlands, South West and South East.
Up to 30cm of snow could fall in isolated spots across Scotland while other areas could see 10-20cm of snow fall.
In Swindon, there's a chance we'll see some snow in the morning, although we're told it won't amount to more than a couple of centimetres.
Speaking to Greatest Hits Radio, Met Office spokesman Grahame Madge said:
"Swindon is within the warning area, it's likely that we'll see some frost or potential for snow.
"We're not expecting heavy snow fall, but we might see potentially disruptive snow of a centimetre or two, so that could cause problems on hills for drivers and also icy surfaces will become a hazard."
Swindon Borough Council's gritting teams began work last Friday, to grit rural routes, when the Met Office alerted to potential freezing temperatures coming this week.
The Met Office warned travel disruption is likely and journey times by car, train and bus may take longer than usual.
People are at risk of slipping and falling on icy patches of untreated roads, pavements and paths while some rural communities could become cut off from the power grid.
Met Office spokesman Grahame Madge added:
"We need to ensure that people travelling take notice of the warnings. We do have colder weather moving in from further North in the UK, that will create some challenges.
"In particular carers need to be aware that for people with certain conditions, it may make them more vulnerable."