An Arctic blast is sweeping the UK, with temperatures plummeting to -7C and snow hitting several areas.
Brits have seen a frosty start to March, despite last month being the warmest February since records began.And the freezing weather is set to continue as polar air moves in from the west.The Met Office issued a warning for snow between 6am and 10am on Saturday across the west of England.Bristol, Bath, Gloucester and Worcester were among the areas to be hit worst by the Arctic blast, with snow blanketing rooftops and gardens.
"My previous Irish Terrier loved snow so was keen to get my new one out to experience it, it took her a few seconds and then she was off full-on joy into this new white paradise, put a smile on my face". Administrator Ian Archard, 55, posted a photo of his snow in his garden in Mangotsfield, near Bristol. He said: "It's still exciting to wake up and see snow in the morning. Takes me back to childhood.
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