What severe weather warnings are in place today as parts of UK at risk of being cut off

'Bloody hell, it's freezing,' is being repeated up and down the country as Britain braces for a string of snow and ice warnings.

The Met Office says the weather conditions could mean travel disruption, while the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has urged people to check in on vulnerable friends, family and neighbours.

“The forecast temperatures can have a serious impact on the health of some people, leading to increased risk of heart attacks, strokes and chest infections, particularly for individuals over the age of 65 and those with pre-existing health conditions,” said Dr Agostinho Sousa, head of extreme events and health protection at UKHSA.

Scotland is set to experience the worst of the weather with several amber snow warnings covering Aberdeen, Aviemore in the Cairngorms, and Ullapool, Ross-shire.

There's the potential for another 5cm to 10cm of snow at low levels, with as much as 20cm to 30cm on high ground.

An amber warning means more likely and more widespread impacts are expected.

You should be prepared to change plans due to a greater chance of travel disruption, power cuts or risk to property.

Meanwhile, Wales, Greater Manchester and south-west England are faced with separate yellow warnings for snow and ice.

The Met Office says you should check the forecast and consider how it might affect your plans. Expect some disruption, travel delays and slippery conditions.

Chief meteorologist Matthew Lehnert said: “Elsewhere in the UK, snow showers, ice and frost are expected at times, but milder air will make attempts to spread eastward from Tuesday.

“This will mean rain becomes more likely in the south, but there is also the possibility of more organised snow along the boundary of the mild and cold air masses. Strong winds could also be a feature later in the week.”

Scottish Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop said residents had already dealt with 'challenging conditions and freezing temperatures, with more snow and ice on the way for the same areas'.

She said: “Of course for many, Monday marks a return to work from the festive break.

“If you have to travel, then please ensure your vehicle is winter-ready and have a winter kit in your car.

“Follow Police Scotland travel advice. If you can delay your journey until the amber warning has expired, please do so.”

George Fiddes, of Transport Scotland, added: “Particularly cold weather is expected this week, which is likely to impact driving conditions in the areas covered by the yellow warning, so our advice to motorists is to plan your journey, leave extra time if needed and drive to the conditions.”

Which schools are closed today?

England

Hampshire

• Ashley Infant School in the New Forest – Closed due to water leak

Staffordshire

• Tillington Manor Primary School, Stafford – Closed
• Manor Primary Academy – Closed
• Christ Church Primary School – Closed

Scotland

Aberdeenshire Council

• Aboyne Academy – Closed
• Alford Academy – Closed
• Arduthie School – Closed
• Auchenblae School – Closed
• Ballogie Nursery – Closed
• Ballater School – Closed
• Balmedie School – Closed
• Banchory Primary School – Closed
• Barthol Chapel School – Closed
• Banchory-Devenick School – Closed
• Bracoden School – Closed
• Buchanhaven Primary School – Closed
• Carronhill School – Closed
• Catterline School – Closed
• Craigievar School – Closed
• Crathes School – Closed
• Crombie School – Closed
• Cultercullen School – Closed
• Dales Park School – Closed
• Daviot School – Closed
• Drumoak School – Closed
• Dunnottar School – Closed
• Drumblade School – Closed
• Echt School – Closed
• Ellon Primary School – Closed
• Elrick School – Closed
• Finzean School – Closed
• Fordyce School – Closed
• Hill of Banchory School- Closed
• Hillside School – Closed
• Insch School – Closed
• Gordan Schools – Closed
• Johnshaven School – Closed
• Keithhall School – Closed
• Kemnay School – Closed
• Kennethmont School – Closed
• Lairhillock School – Closed
• Laurencekirk School – Closed
• Mearns Academy – Closed
• Meldrum Academy – Closed
• Methlick School – Closed
• Monymusk School – Closed
• Newburgh Mathers School – Closed
• Newtonhill School – Closed
• Ordiquhill School – Closed
• Peterhead Academy – Closed
• Pitmedden School – Closed
• Port Erroll School – Closed
• Portlethen School – Closed
• Rathen School – Closed
• Rhynie School – Closed
• Sandhaven School – Closed
• Skene School – Closed
• St Andrew’s School, Inverurie – Closed
• St Fergus School – Closed
• Strathburn School – Closed
• Strathdon School – Closed
• Tarland School – Closed
• Tarves School – Closed
• Tough School – Closed
• Turriff Primary School – Closed
• Tyrie School – Closed
• Uryside School – Closed
• Westhill Academy – Closed
• Westhill Primary School – Closed
• Whitehills School – Closed

East Ayshire

• Barony Campus – Closed

Shetland Council

• Aith Junior High School – Closed
• Anderson High School – Closed
• Baltasound Junior High School – Closed
• Brae High School – Closed
• Bell’s Brae Primary School – Closed
• Burravoe Primary School – Closed
• Cullivoe Primary School – Closed
• Cunningsburgh Primary School – Closed
• Dunrossness Primary School- Closed
• Fair Isle Primary School – Closed
• Foula Primary School – Closed
• Hamnavoe Primary School – Closed
• Happyhansel Primary School – Closed
• Lunnasting Primary School – Closed
• Mid Yell Junior High School – Closed
• Mossbank Primary School – Closed
• Nesting Primary School – Closed
• North Roe Primary School – Closed
• Ollaberry Primary School – Closed
• Sandness Primary School – Closed
• Sandwick Junior High School – Closed
• Scalloway Primary School – Closed
• Sound Primary School – Closed
• Tingwall Primary School – Closed
• Urafirth Primary School – Closed
• Whalsay School – Closed
• Whiteness Primary School – Closed

Wales

Carmarthenshire

• Ammanford Nursery – Closed
• Ysgol Blaenau – Closed
• Ysgol Bro Banw – Closed
• Llanedi School – Closed

Gwynedd

• Ysgol Y Moelwyn – Closed
• Ysgol Syr Hugh Owen – Closed
• Ysgol Friars Uchaf – Closed
• Ysgol Tregarth – Closed
• Ysgol Bodfeurig – Closed
• Ysgol Bodfeurig – Closed
• Ysgol Dyffryn Ogwen – Closed
• Ysgol Bro Idris – Safle Rhydymain – Closed
• Ysgol Bro Idris – Safle Dinas Mawddwy – Closed
• Ysgol Bro Idris – Safle Friog – Closed
• Ysgol Bro Idris – Safle Llanelltyd – Closed
• Ysgol Bro Idris – Safle Cynradd Dolgellau – Closed
• Ysgol Bro Idris – Safle Uwchradd – Closed
• Ysgol Tryfan – Closed
• Ysgol Bro Lleu – Closed
• Ysgol Brynrefail – Closed
• Ysgol Dyffryn Nantlle – Closed