Arctic blast health warning as snow and sub zero temperatures are 'risk' to allAn Arctic blast sees the UK hit by snow blizzards, ice and frost with dangerous minus five temperatures. View 7 Images Snow could be with us for 'days and days' to come (Image: Alamy Live News.) An Arctic blast bringing snow blizzards and ice has left the UK facing health impacts that could put the whole population “at risk”. ‌Amber severe weather warnings for snow and ice have been issued by the Met Office with numerous other yellow warnings across the United Kingdom. Meteorologists are warning of ‘days and days of snow’ to come, with up to 40cm of snow forecast for some areas in the far north.

Source: Daily Mirror January 02, 2026 11:52 UTC