ANOTHER wintry blast is set to hit again in days after the UK was hit by freezing temperatures and flurries of snow.
Temperatures of -10C are on the way - and the Met Office has predicted snow in the UK almost every day for the next two weeks, including today.
Forecasters say we may even see a rare white Christmas as an Arctic blast holds the UK in its grip.
Meanwhile, Jim Dale, a meteorologist for the British Weather Services, said this is just the beginning of what's set to be a bruising season.
“In terms of storms over the next month and into New Year, things are just about to get going," he said.
“Storm Arwen could be the beginning of many. The potential is there for a run of storms through the festive season and perhaps beyond."
Read our UK weather live blog for the latest news and updates....
Milica Cosic 18 minutes ago
'Temperatures up and down this week'
Met Office meteorologist Alex Deakin said: "Temperatures up and down this week.
"A weather system, with some milder air tucked in, could bring wet weather hitting the colder air on Wednesday night and Thursday that might have a bit of snow mixed into it."
Milica Cosic 48 minutes ago
More snow from Thursday
There will be even more powder on the way from Thursday, "affecting most places overnight".
The four-day frozen flurry is expected to last until at least Saturday - but could extend into mid-December.
During this time, forecasters reckon the UK could see several more inches, with the night-time mercury a bitter -6C.
Milica Cosic Today, 20:00
Four days of snow from tomorrow
More snow will blanket Britain this week - but we've got to endure a battering of heavy rain and gales first.
Sudden gusts and torrential downpours will sweep across the UK today before temperatures plummet once again.
Into Wednesday, there will be "lively showers" which will turn snowy over the hills.
This will eventually make its way down to low levels by the end of the day, leaving a crisp layer of the white stuff.
Temperatures will drop to -6C in northern Scotland and -3C across rural parts of England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with potentially several inches of snow.
Milica Cosic Today, 19:30
Explained: How to minimise risk of incidents involving black ice Travel slowly especially in icy conditions Don’t tailgate Keep your windscreen clean Turn headlights on earlier in the afternoon Make sure your tyres aren’t worn down Never drive in icy conditions with your cruise control turned on
Milica Cosic Today, 19:00
What do you do if you hit black ice? Stay calm Do as little as possible and allow the car to pass over the ice Don’t brake Try and keep the steering wheel straight If your back wheels start to slide left or right very slightly turn the wheel the same way If you turn in the opposite directing you risk skidding and spinning off the road Slow down by taking your foot off the accelerator
Milica Cosic Today, 18:30
Explained: How do you apply for the cold weather payment?
The cold weather payment is paid automatically, so you don't need to apply for it.
If you don’t receive a payment and believe you’re eligible then you can tell your pension centre or Jobcentre Plus office, or call the Universal Credit helpline on 0800 328 5644.
If you’re getting Universal Credit, you can also sign in to your account and add a note to your journal.
If you go into hospital, this could affect your claim so make sure you tell someone using the contact details above.
Milica Cosic Today, 18:00
Additional criteria for Cold Weather payments
Depending on your specific circumstances, you may also need to meet one or more of the following additional criteria:
Have a disability or be in receipt of pension premium Have a child who is disabled Be in receipt of child tax credit that includes a disability or severe disability element Have a severe or enhanced disability premium Be in receipt of a limited capability for work amount Have a child under five living with you
Regardless of employment, Universal Credit claimants are eligible if they have a disabled child amount in their claim.You can find out more about eligibility on the government's website.
Milica Cosic Today, 17:30
Who is eligible for a cold weather payment?
You’re eligible for the cold weather payment scheme if you’re in receipt of one of the following benefits and meet certain criteria:
Pension credit Income support Income-based jobseeker’s allowance Income-related employment and support allowance Universal Credit Support for mortgage interest
Milica Cosic Today, 17:00
I’m a Celeb finally back after storm chaos
I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! will return to TV screens until tonight after extreme weather conditions caused production difficulties at Gwrych Castle.
ITV confirmed the flagship programme was cancelled for a third night in a row while the production team works to repair significant damage caused by Storm Arwen.
Instead, it will air an episode of DNA Journey featuring Freddie Flintoff and Jamie Redknapp from 9pm last night to fill the slot.
The broadcaster said in a statement: “I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! will return from tomorrow night [tonight] on ITV and ITV Hub with a brand new show.
“Ant & Dec will be back presenting live from the castle.”
Milica Cosic Today, 16:30
Storm destroyed wildlife centre
A woman has been left devastated after her wildlife centre was completely destroyed by Storm Arwen – killing several birds including her “soulmate” pet pigeon.
Paula Jane Talbot is devastated after losing Audrey the pigeon and several other birds from Northumberland and Borders Wildlife Rescue in Berwick-Upon Tweed at the weekend.
The 56-year-old woke up on Saturday morning to find three hospital sheds at the rescue centre destroyed.
Pigeon Audrey, who used to follow her everywhere, was also tragically killed after one of the sheds came crashing down on her.
Cleaner Paula has been looking after 46 birds, seven of which have now been found dead and another 10 are still to be recovered.
Adriana Elgueta Today, 16:00
I’m A Celeb could be forced off air AGAIN as Ant McPartlin warns ‘more bad weather’
The 46-year-old star, who has been away from screens for days after the series crashed off air due to storm damage, said there may be more trouble ahead.
He told This Morning viewers: "There's a slight worry because I think there's more bad weather coming next week."
The show - which is being filmed in North Wales - has been beseiged by high winds and plunging temperatures brought by Storm Arwen.
Ant added: "But it's just temperatures dropping and maybe a bit of snow, a bit of frost. So I think we can cope with that."
Rapping the kitchen table he was sitting behind, he said: "I mean touch wood, touch wood."
Speaking to his former co-host in Oz, Dec Donnelly told Holly Willoughby, 40: "We'd never get this in Australia."
Read the full story here.
Adriana Elgueta Today, 15:45
World's rarest tropical sea turtle from Mexico washes up on Welsh beach after Arwen
Raphael will spend the next few months recuperating before being released back into its natural habitat Credit: WNS
A couple were left stunned after finding the world's rarest sea turtle washed up alive on a Welsh beach - 5,200 miles away from its native Gulf of Mexico.
Ash James, 34, was taking his dog Teddy for a walk along Talacre beach in north Wales with his son when he made the incredible discovery on Sunday.
Also known as the Atlantic ridley sea turtle, it is the rarest and the most endangered species of sea turtle in the world.
The turtle - nicknamed Raphael by the couple's nine year-old son Gethin after the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles character - was collected by Anglesey Sea Zoo.
Raphael will spend the next few months recuperating before being released back into its natural habitat in the ocean basin between North and South America.
It is believed the turtle got lost after it was pushed way off course by Atlantic storms during Storm Arwen which affected the jetstream.
Adriana Elgueta Today, 15:30
Weather outlook
Today:
Many areas mostly cloudy, although a few brighter breaks especially in the east and south, and to the lee of hills elsewhere. Patchy light rain and drizzle, mainly in the northwest, where it will turn heavy later. Much milder, breezy.
Tonight:
Rain, heavy in places, crossing many areas, accompanied by strong, possibly squally winds, especially further south and west. Clearer, somewhat colder weather following, showers focused in the west and north.
Wednesday:
Most areas seeing some sunshine, especially towards the southeast, where some places dry. Heavier showers further west and north, with possible hail and thunder, increasingly wintry across Scotland. Windy, colder.
Adriana Elgueta Today, 15:15
Walkers urged to stay from storm-damaged forests
Visitors have been told to stay away from forests across much of northern England after Storm Arwen blew over tens of thousands of trees.
Forestry England will conduct an aerial survey of the damage in the coming days and have sent teams to clear roads for people living in the affected areas.
It said a "huge swathe" of forests in the North East and North West suffered damage, making it too dangerous for visitors who would normally come to enjoy the outdoor spaces.
Some toppled trunks were still held up by neighbouring trees and could fall at any time.
It listed Thrunton Woods, Kidland, Harbottle and Simonside near Rothbury, Kielder, Hamsterley and Chopwell in the North East, plus Grizedale Forest and Gisburn in the North West, as being badly affected by uprooted trees, loose branches, downed power lines and blocked access.
Adriana Elgueta Today, 15:00
Seven flood warnings currently in place
The Yellow warnings are for rivers in Staffordshire, Yorkshire, Worcestershire, Derbyshire and Norfolk and they urge residents to prepare a bag that includes medicines and insurance document and check flood warnings.
The warnings are for the Lower Dove in Dovedale, the River Churnet and River Tean near Stoke-on-Trent, the River Riccal catchment in Yorkshire, the River Seven catchment in Worcestershire, the River Wye in Derbyshire, the tidal Rivers Bure and the Ant and Thurne Upper Dove in Norfolk.
John Hall Today, 14:40
43% of pet devoted pet owners leave their central heating on
Ensuring their pets stay warm in winter is crucial for millions of Britain’s animal lovers who admit they keep their home heating on when they go out, according to a new report yesterday.
For the latest research by Toolstation shows that more than four in ten- 43per cent - of the UK population leaves the central heating on for their pets when they leave home.
Half of those people worry that their pet will feel cold when they are not around, says the study which found that devoted owners are putting a lot of energy into keeping their four-legged friends happy when they are out of the house.
The report says that for many Brits pets are a part of the family and it gives homeowners peace of mind to know their pets are not chilly when they are left at home.
John Hall Today, 14:30
FOURTH night without power in Scotland
At least 17,000 Scottish homes are without power for a fourth night as engineers battle to repair electricity lines.
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) remains at red-alert status for its north of Scotland network.
Its teams continue to respond to widespread and extensive damage to its network caused by Storm Arwen which began on Friday lunchtime.
An SSEN spokesperson said: "Since the start of Storm Arwen at around lunchtime on Friday, power has been restored to over 103,000 customers in total, with 17,000 customers currently off supply."
John Hall Today, 14:20
Two left in the snowed in pub
All but two of the 61 people who became trapped at a pub cut off by snow have been able to safely make their way home.
The group became trapped in the Tan Hill Inn in the Yorkshire Dales on Friday as a result of heavy snowfall during Storm Arwen.
The pub's general manager, Nicola Townsend, 51, told the PA news agency: "The snow plough managed to get up about 11 o'clock this morning and cleared and gritted."
The two people remaining at the pub had hired a camper van and plan to leave on Tuesday.
"They took a little walk out and because they've not really had a camper van before they were a bit nervous", Ms Townsend explained.
John Hall Today, 14:10
Emergency engineers drafted in after thousands still left with no power
Engineers have been drafted in from across the UK to help thousands of homes still without power following the destructive Storm Arwen.
The Energy Networks Association (ENA) said the number of UK homes powerless as of 5pm on Monday was 66,000, although around 1,000,000 homes and businesses are believed to have been damaged overall.
The worst-affected areas remain Scotland and north-east England, with engineers drafted in from Northern Ireland and southern England to help repair faults and "significant damage" to the network.
John Hall Today, 14:00
I'm a Celeb finally back after storm chaos
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! will return to TV screens until tonight after extreme weather conditions caused production difficulties at Gwrych Castle.
ITV confirmed the flagship programme was cancelled for a third night in a row while the production team works to repair significant damage caused by Storm Arwen.
Instead, it will air an episode of DNA Journey featuring Freddie Flintoff and Jamie Redknapp from 9pm last night to fill the slot.
The broadcaster said in a statement: "I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! will return from tomorrow night [tonight] on ITV and ITV Hub with a brand new show.
"Ant & Dec will be back presenting live from the castle."
John Hall Today, 13:57
Temperatures mild today
Despite the Arctic gusts and sub-zero temperatures from yesterday, things are looking up with most of the UK registering double figures this morning.
9C in London 10C in Belfast 10C in Edinburgh 10C in Manchester 12C in Cardiff
John Hall Today, 13:54
Despite La Nina cooling effect temperatures to remain above average
The UN's World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said La Nina, which last held the globe in its clutches between August 2020 and May this year, had reappeared and is expected to last into early 2022, they said today.
This, it said, would influence temperatures and precipitation, but despite the phenomenon's usual cooling effect, temperatures were likely to remain above average in many places.
"The cooling impact of the 2020/2021 La Nina, which is typically felt in the second half of the event, means that 2021 will be one of the 10 warmest years on record, rather than THE warmest year," WMO chief Petteri Taalas said in a statement.
"This is a short-lived respite and does not reverse the long-term warming trend or reduce the urgency of climate action."
La Nina refers to the large-scale cooling of surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean, occurring every two-to-seven years.
John Hall Today, 13:51
Cops have miracle tree falling escape
Cops had a miracle escape as their van was wrecked by a tumbling tree while they attended the scene of a similar crush that killed a driver.
Officers abandoned the vehicle and completed their journey on foot amid hurricane-force winds during Storm Arwen this weekend/
But when they returned it had been almost obliterated by the fallen timber near Hatton of Fintray, Aberdeenshire.
Police confirmed a man of 35 was pronounced dead at the scene when his Nissan Navara pick-up was struck at 6pm on Friday.
John Hall Today, 13:48
Calm after the storm
A rare 'rainbow cloud' was captured arcing over fields as dusk fell in the wake of Storm Arwen.
The spectacular sight appeared over grassland near St Peter's Church in Corby, Northants.
Photographer Leila Coker spotted the phenomenon while taking a walk just before sunset yesterday.
She said: "I was taking pictures of the storm damage to trees and buuldings about an hour before sunset when I spotted the clouds.
"I just turned around and thought I saw a rainbow. I thought 'that's amazing' and took a shot of it.
"It was like an arch over the sky and tinted with colour. It was amazing."
John Hall Today, 13:45
Four-year-old amputee conquers Snowdon
A four-year-old amputee hiked through snow and wind to become the youngest to scale Snowdon.
Albie-Junior Thomas had his left foot amputated when he was 15 months old after he was born with a condition which made it deformed and his leg shorter.
But it hasn't stopped him - and he's been charging around on his prosthetic since he was two, with dreams of one day competing in the Paralympics.
And on Sunday - in the wake of Storm Arwen - he scaled 3,560ft to the peak of highest mountain in Wales on Sunday.
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