Snow and ice warnings across UK as sporting events cancelled and roads and railways likely to be affected.
The Met Office has extended the time and upgraded its weather warning for ice and snow it issued yesterday.
CUMBRIA Police have declared a 'major incident' as heavy snowfall brings disruption to roads across the county.
Cumbria Police has declared a major incident because of heavy snowfall on the county's roads and said people should only travel where necessary.
The Met Office said last night saw the coldest temperatures since last winter โ with minus 12.5C recorded in Altnaharra in northern Scotland.
Repair work is continuing on Cumbria's power network as heavy snow has caused severe damage to miles of overhead lines.
Multi-agency response to a major incident following the impact of heavy snowfall in Cumbria has moved to supporting communities who remain withoutโฆ