Fears for life as Big Freeze brings heavy snow and ice
Chief meteorologist Paul Gundersen said: "There is cold air from the North pushing down the East and warm air moving in from the West. Where these two air masses meet a weather front is bringing some heavy rain, which is turning to snow in places." The Met Office added: "An area of rain pushing north-eastwards is expected to turn to snow in places as it encounters colder air across Scotland and parts of northern England. At first the main hazard may be of rain falling on to frozen surfaces leading to ice, especially on higher level routes. However, snow becomes more likely at least for a time...
Source: express.co.uk
