“Spells of milder and wetter weather are still likely to occur at times, especially in the south and southwest, with the potential for snow on the boundary between milder and colder air.”

The predictions come amid widespread snow disruption across Scotland, with amber alerts and school closures impacting Wales and the Midlands over the last few days.

Parents in Flintshire in Wales were furious after the county decided to shut all 88 of its schools, while travel warnings were issued throughout the region.

Last week, National Highways’ Amy Shaw said: “Freezing conditions bring hazards such as snow and ice, so take every possible step to understand your journey in advance and allow lots of extra time when travelling to prepare for the unexpected.

“It is therefore always important to plan ahead for your journey, check the weather forecasts, and if weather conditions become challenging, adjust your driving behaviour and take extra care.”

Met Office snow guidance tells those affected to prepare for reduced access to amenities and power cuts, and warns people to pack essentials if they risk being cut off by adverse conditions.

This latest Arctic blast follows significant storms across the UK – Storm Isha at the end of January left two men dead, tens of thousands without power, and grounded hundreds of flights.

Isha was swiftly followed by Storm Jocelyn, which saw hurricane-force winds batter the country in what was the tenth named storm since the UK season began in September.