2:47am UK, Tuesday December 14, 2010
Snow is expected to return to the UK this week, as forecasters predict an arctic blast could see temperatures plunge as low as -10C.
Some parts of the country could see up to 8in of snow this week
Experts say more travel disruption is likely as northerly winds bring the recent milder spell to an abrupt halt.
Those winds from the north look set to bring a band of rain and high winds on Thursday, followed immediately by snow across the country.
Joanna Robinson, from Sky News weather centre, said: "From Thursday, there's a real risk of snow.
"At first, this risk will be greatest in areas exposed to northerly winds.
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"Widespread ice will also be an issue, which could obviously lead to travel disruption.
"By Friday and Saturday, we will see temperatures again struggling to get above zero."
The Met Office says there will be 2-4in of snow over much of the country - with some higher areas of Scotland facing as much as 8in.
And Aisling Creevey, a forecaster with MeteoGroup, added: "Temperatures could be down to -10C in Scotland and to -4C and -5C across the country overnight on Friday."
Snow covered most of the UK last week (pic:Dundee Satellite Receiving Station)
In Scotland, supermarkets such as Tesco and Sainsbury's had to stop taking some home delivery orders during last week's cold snap.
Plummeting temperatures and heavy snow saw parts of Scotland cut off during the last few weeks and drivers stranded on motorways.
The forecasts came as major rail company Southeastern admitted it would "always be a challenge" to maintain good services in snowy conditions.
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