Snowfall is continuing to cause disruption in parts of the UK as very cold air sweeps in from Russia.
Britain is set for yet more travel misery tomorrow as the severe weather and sub-zero conditions continue when Storm Emma sweeps in from Europe to meet the 'Beast from the East'.
The Met Office said the arrival of Storm Emma tomorrow from France and Portugal will bring a 'cocktail of weather events' which will see blizzards, gales and sleet for the UK just days after the bitingly cold air arrived from Russia.
Hospitals cancelled operations today and staff living within walking distance were urged to come in, as police and fire services had to rescue stranded vehicles and deal with crashes following several more inches of snowfall.
For the first time in five years, the Met Office has activated a red snow warning - its highest level of weather alert - for Glasgow and Edinburgh, which means the extreme weather is expected from now until 10am tomorrow.
Forecasters have warned of up to 1ft 5in (40cm) of snow falling in the area, roads becoming blocked, long delays on buses and trains and some communities being cut off for 'several days' along with 'long' power cuts.
The Met Office definition of a red warning is that 'you should take action now to keep yourself and others safe from the impact of the weather' and that widespread damage, travel and power disruption and risk to life is likely'.
Forecasters have also warned of strong winds hitting the country tomorrow along with freezing rain from the afternoon, which will create black ice and impact the evening rush hour - including in London.
Snowfall is continuing to cause disruption in parts of the UK as very cold air sweeps in from Russia.
Some people, though, have found ways to enjoy the freezing conditions.
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