For most of the UK it will be a cold start to the New Year with freezing weather for most with ice over England and Wales, widespread Snow in Scotland.

Temperatures should drop to drop to 28F (-3C) in England and Wales on Thursday night, New Year's Eve.

Scotland should see the worst of the weather on Hogmanay with temperatures falling to 17F (-8C) in Scotland, with widespread snow showers hitting most of the country.

Central Scotalnd has had snow for over a week on the ground but it may still be here for another week at least.

Snow falling on Boxing Day Erskine, Renfrewshire. Photo: Ricky Kelly