Further warning to drivers in South-East as snow is set to move in

Highways England has issued its latest amber '˜be prepared' alert - covering the East, South-East, South West and Midlands '“ today (Wednesday February 28).

Strong easterly winds are expected to take a band of snow into parts of the South-East and South-West from 6am tomorrow morning (Thursday March 1) with the snow then moving north into the Midlands and parts of the East.

The band of snow will result in snow drifts in places but will also leave rain and icy conditions in its wake ahead of Friday morning’s rush hour.

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While accumulations of between 2cm and 5cm of snow are expected, higher routes could experience between 10cm and 13cm.