A CHANGE in the weather conditions could arrive tomorrow bringing more snow to Somerset and the south of England, the Met Office has warned.

The UK has been gripped by weather warnings for rain, ice and snow in recent days - with temperatures tumbling below zero across the South West.

A Met Office weather warning for ice and snow was in place overnight, with wintry showers closing roads and causing traffic congestion in parts of North West Somerset.

A fresh warning for snow will be in place for Somerset and the majority of the south of England for 15 hours from 9am until 11.59pm tomorrow (January 8).

Forecasters say there is a chance of snowfall in parts of the South West. Jason Kelly, chief forecaster for the Met Office, said: “Weather conditions will start to change from the South West on Wednesday, with fronts from the Atlantic bringing milder air along with moisture.

“As this moisture encounters the cold air, snowfall is expected particularly over higher ground and away from the coast. However, there is still uncertainty about how far north these fronts will reach. They could either skirt the south or move into southern England.

“Currently, a snow warning is in place, but it is not guaranteed. The situation is being closely monitored. As the forecast is finely balanced, do stay up to date with the latest forecast for your area.”

Overnight snow in Northern Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, and South West England, along with below-freezing temperatures, has meant icy conditions this morning throughout the UK.

Today will be another cold day with a mix of rain, sleet, and snow expected across various regions. The type of precipitation will depend on location, with a significant risk of ice overnight, and temperatures are expected to drop to -3°C in some areas.

Despite the cold, there will be plenty of sunshine, although it will feel cold due to the brisk wind.

Mr Kelly added: “With cold weather persisting across the UK this week we have a number of severe weather warnings for wintry hazards. Snow showers will continue to fall over Scotland, Northern Ireland and into Northern Wales and northern England too. Where surface water and snow freeze overnight there is a risk of ice as temperatures widely dip below freezing.

“There will however be good spells of sunshine for those away from northern coasts, though it’ll still feel cold in the northerly breeze.”