The Met Office has said tomorrow will see the start of a change in the weather, as milder air attempts to move in from the southwest through the morning.

This frontal system will make “only limited progress” though, with some patchy rain, sleet and snow in parts of the southwest.

Snow levels will probably be small and confined to high ground, but there is a risk of icy surfaces in places, according to the forecaster.

It said: “Much of the rest of the UK will have another dry and bright day but remaining very cold, with few freezing fog patches lasting all day.”

Chief Meteorologist Paul Gundersen, said: “Milder air will attempt to move into the UK from the southwest on Friday morning, heralding the end of this impactful cold spell.

“Increasing cloud and light rain, perhaps preceded by a little snow, will begin to affect northwestern then northern parts of the UK through the weekend.

“Here, temperatures will be back to around average by Sunday, and on Monday it’ll be much milder, with temperatures reaching double digits in Northern Ireland, northern England and Scotland.”