Traffic can be seen building up on a section of the M25 in Surrey.

A lane on the motorway is closed between junctions 8 and 9 anti-clockwise due to a crash.

Pictures show traffic stretching back to near junction 10 for the A3.

The Met Office has forecast sunny spells in parts of the UK this afternoon, while wintry showers will continue in other areas.

Across the country temperatures will remain cold, added the forecaster.

Hundreds of flood warnings and alerts are still in place across England and Wales.

At 1pm, the Environment Agency had 164 flood warnings, meaning flooding is expected, and 321 flood alerts, meaning flooding is possible, active across England.

At the same time, National Resources Wales had two flood warnings and 20 flood alerts in place.

The RAC said Monday would be the busiest day of the winter so far for vehicle breakdowns because of severe weather.

RAC spokesman Rod Dennis said: “Today will undoubtedly be the busiest of the winter so far and our patrols are working exceptionally hard rescuing thousands of our members in difficult conditions. Waiting times will be longer as a result.

“The impact of the weather, and the fact many people are using their vehicles for the first time after a festive break, means we’re expecting to be 80% busier than normal.

“At our peak today, we will be dealing with upwards of 20 new breakdowns every minute.

“We urge drivers who know their vehicles are slow to start to book in a mobile mechanic or reliable local garage as soon as possible as it may mean a new battery is required.

“Conditions are especially challenging due to heavy rain and snowmelt causing flooding across the country.”

A group of young people have been seen helping free a bus in Leeds.

Re-posting the BBC’s video on X, formerly Twitter, Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin said: “We love to see it.”

Schools and nurseries have had to shut on what should have been the first day back for many pupils after the holidays.

Here is a full list of school closures across the UK on Monday:

A mountain rescue team has had to help clear cars from a snow drift in North Yorkshire.

The area near Ribblehead has seen heavy snowfall as multiple snow warnings are in place across the UK.

The River Itchen has burst its banks following torrential rain near Eastleigh in southern England.

Pictures show the White Swan pub’s car park has consequently flooded.

The two flights most heavily delayed by Sunday’s airport snow closures in northwest England are finally in the air.

First away was easyJet’s delayed flight 2221 from Manchester airport to Sofia. The tardy take-off was at 10.10am on Monday, 28 hours later than originally planned. Passengers are due to arrive in the Bulgarian capital at 3.30pm.

Even more delayed: easyJet flight 3355 from Liverpool John Lennon airport to Alicante. Costa Blanca-bound holidaymakers left Merseyside at 10.44am, exactly 28 hours and 39 minutes behind schedule.

Passengers were told: “We’re sorry your flight has been delayed overnight”. They were offered hotel accommodation. The airline must also cover the cost of meals.