Freezing rain is also expected, as forecasters warn of hazardous travel conditions.
Heavy snow and freezing rain are set to bring considerable disruption across the UK, with an amber weather warning now in force.
Less severe yellow weather warnings are also in force covering other areas, including Scotland, Northern Ireland and southern parts of England. Much of England and Wales is covered by a separate yellow warning for snow and freezing rain into Sunday, though there is uncertainty over how disruptive the adverse weather could be, with milder temperatures forecast.
The heaviest snow is expected in higher parts of Wales, the Midlands and northern England with up to 30-40cm possible over the mountains of north Wales, the Peak District and the Pennines. Road users in England's north have been warned up to 25cm of snow could hit parts of the network including the A66 Old Spittal, A628 Woodhead Pass and M62 at Windy Hill.Eastern parts of Northern Ireland could also see a little snow overnight with up to 10cm possible over the hills.
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