
Britain has been told to brace for freezing temperatures and snow.
The Met Office warned that temperatures could drop to -12C in parts of Scotland, and this year’s record low of -10.8C could well be broken.
Councils have prepared for heavy snowfall with more than 1.4 million tonnes of salt stockpiled, and reports are already in of people getting injured in the unforgiving weather conditions.
A climber was rescued during a seven-hour operation after falling down a gully during an avalanche on Wales' Mount Snowdon.
The man was among a team of climbers caught in a snow-slide and had suffered a broken leg.
At the prospect of snow, ye grumpy islanders are grumbling about the cold.
Brits have come out in droves to do what they do best in times of inconvenience: Sarcasm, and a cheeky bit of good humour.
Here are some of the most British reactions to the ice and snow:
1.'Eurgh, snow.'
2. 'It's Juncker's fault.'
@GingertrevTrev @ydnhkrm The cold is from Scotland. The EU is responsible for the moist air, bringing snow to the s… https://t.co/POASM77byT— Nikonian (@Nikonian) 1548924342
3. There's the typical back garden picture.
#uksnow 6/10 snow getting harder in East Kilbride G74. Pic doesn't show it tho. https://t.co/AE1DayRG6s— Greg Mitchell (@Greg Mitchell) 1548749603
5. It's not that deep.
@SkyNews If the UK is ever to be invaded by a hostile force all they would need to do is sprinkle 5mm of snow on th… https://t.co/FxCPJOVB2t— Andy Garside (@Andy Garside) 1548921900
6. T.R.A.F.F.I.C.
@RobGMacfarlane "Trains-cancelled" - First Snowflake (UK Railways) "Buses-cancelled" - Second Snowflake (UK Buses)… https://t.co/Fd8CEAxOpu— Elliott Rodgers (@Elliott Rodgers) 1548906330
7. The sarcasm is real.
Live scenes as 1mm of snow hits the UK: https://t.co/lTwZSSVwak— Have I Got News For You (@Have I Got News For You) 1548256874
8. There's this guy.
Best way to get around in Manchester this morning #uksnow https://t.co/i7iD90oJOA— gabrielle (@gabrielle) 1548837811
9. And this one.
West Didsbury summed up in one photo. ⛷ #snow #snowuk https://t.co/JMp9E32MvN— Chris Tancock (@Chris Tancock) 1548838502
10. SNOW DOGS!
A light dusting of snow ❄️ @bbcweather #snowuk #dogsoftwitter https://t.co/KvCMRSqRZ6— Anna Scott (@Anna Scott) 1548883378
11. Parsnip snow people noses because Brits have to be unique and different.
#snowuk carrots for noses are so old fashioned. It’s all about parsnips in 2019 https://t.co/0JrQhMq323— Bruce Humphrey (@Bruce Humphrey) 1548879942
12. Pure rage.
After waiting for a bus for 10 minutes this morning & seeing the traffic move no further than 30ft during that time… https://t.co/jeKZBSheSe— Gary (@Gary) 1548860319
13. And this snow person, who is all of us.
It’s been a long day!! #snowuk #snow https://t.co/tk8hSTu7PP— PFCS (@PFCS) 1548866012