Heavy snowfall and freezing conditons has forced dozens of schools across northern England and Scotland to close on Wednesday.
Following a night when the UK was hit by near record-low temperatures, headteachers in some regions made the decision to close the school gates in the morning.
And after the mercury fell to -13C in central Scotland, forcasters are predicting freezing conditions and snow will continue for much of Britain this week.
A “cold plunge of Arctic air” has moved south across the whole country over the past few days, making it 5C to 6C lower than usual for this time of year, the Met Office said.
Yellow weather warnings for snow and ice are in place across Scotland, much of northern England and parts of North Wales until Thursday, then more mild temperatures are forecast along with wind and rain.
The conditions saw schools in Scotland close on Monday and Tuesday - before on Wednesday dozens more in England also shut.
