Snow forecast to smash UK as 1,500-mile wide 'Ogre from Oslo' hits
The Ogre from Oslo big freeze will roar back from Monday night as Brits are told to brace for another eight inches of snow, 70mph storms and washouts.
The warning comes following a mild Sunday, with temperatures back in double digits for many across the UK.
A yellow warning for snow and ice has been put out by the Met Office this morning and extends into Tuesday.
The 1,500-mile wide Ogre - a blitz from Norway like December's Troll from Trondheim - will see the biting chill return across the country again.
The north will see snow first on Monday with more flurries following on Tuesday, and a band of snow and rain sweeping across many parts on Wednesday, before further snowfall by Friday.
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More snow is on the way from Monday night, forecasters say (PA)The south and Midlands risk snow in the coming days, with the north due a thick coating with eight inches expected for parts this week.
Britain will colder than Moscow's -11C nights, with -15C in Scotland on Saturday morning after -16C before the weekend.
The Ogre's cold air from Norway will send daytime temperatures tumbling again to 3C to 6C for most by Wednesday.
Blustery winds are due for many at times, with stormy gusts nudging 70mph later in the week in the North. Sharp downpours will hit the South during the week.
Weather maps show things are about to get cold again (WXChart)A Netweather forecaster said: "Arctic air from Norway brought quite a week of snow - and now the cold northerly will see more snow and ice in the forecast for next week.
"Temperatures will plummet, with frost returning."
A Met Office forecaster said: "Sunday will have heavy rain and be mild in the South.
"Monday turns colder further north with snow, with Tuesday cold with wintry showers and Wednesday seeing snow and rain spread from the west.
It could be great news for youngsters (Getty Images)"Further snow is possible into the weekend, mainly over high ground in the North, with the theme continuing."
A yellow warning for snow and ice has been issued by the Met Office.
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The new alert covers all of Scotland, parts of Wales and extends as far south in England as Birmingham.
It comes as people are still recovering form the ongoing snow showers which battered the country on Saturday.
Storms are ahead for some next week (Getty Images)The Met Office said: "Cold air spreading southwards across the UK, following a band of rain, sleet and snow, will bring frequent snow showers to northern, western, and eastern Scotland, as well as parts of Northern Ireland.
"Overnight, these will accumulate on some roads and pavements, with anywhere between a light dusting and several cm of snow possible.
"Between the showers, partially melted snow is likely to freeze on untreated surfaces leading to icy stretches.
"Wintry showers will continue through Tuesday, although by mid-morning the temperature on most roads will likely have risen sufficiently to reduce the risk of further accumulating snow or ice."
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