There is very little doubt now that the whole of the U.K. is now at the start of what may well be approaching what is likely to be the harshest winter weather since the famed 'Beast from the East' back in 2018.

The cold front coming from Russia and the Baltic is hitting key areas and for the next three days the temperatures are not expected to climb much above freezing, with widespread ice forecast for the roads.

Severe amber warnings for snow have been issued for London and south-east England, as well as Nottinghamshire, Sheffield and into Lincolnshire.

Police have warned people not to travel, with long delays expected.

In London and the South East, around 5cm-10cm (2in-4in) of snow is set to fall today (February 8).

According to the local weather man Kilmersdon Weather, we currently have an air temperature of -1.3C and a wind chill of -5C - so that is cold.

This evening and tonight a black frost with temperatures near -2C with a wind chill temperature to -6C.

The rest of the week looks like staying cold though maybe not quite as cold as currently. There will be a lot of dry weather though there may be some snow later. You can follow his local weather reports by clicking HERE : the Kilmersdon Weather Facebook page