LONDON — Fresh snow was expected across swathes of Britain on Friday, as the death toll from the recent cold snap hit double figures.
Much of Scotland, northern and eastern England were braced for more travel disruption as the Met Office issued an amber warning, meaning people should "be prepared".
"Snow will reach parts of Scotland during Friday morning, and eastern parts of England during the late evening," the weather agency said.
"Strong winds will also lead to drifting and blizzard-like conditions, particularly over higher level roads in the north."
The Met Office said up to eight centimetres (three inches) of snow could fall in areas where its amber warning is in place, with up to 20 centimetres in high areas to the north.
"The public should be prepared for likely disruption, particularly to travel," it added.
Temperatures are expected to rise at the weekend, but forecasters have warned that the warmer weather will bring heavy rain which could cause flooding when combined with the melting snow.
The Environment Agency has issued two flood warnings in the south-west as melting snow is expected to swell rivers.
A 42-year-old father died on Thursday after his car plunged into a river in Derbyshire as he was driving his daughter on the school run.
Other victims of the freeze include postman John Bircham, who collapsed on Saturday as he carried out his rounds in Dulverton, Somerset, and 25-year-old Bernadette Lee, who was found in the snow in Deal, Kent on Sunday following a night out.
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