Arctic temperatures could last all week after London issued snow warning

The Met Office is predicting 2cm to 5cm of snow, with 10cm in certain local areas and 10cm to 20cm in some areas above 200m (Picture: PA/Metro)

The ‘Arctic freeze’ sweeping across the UK is set to stay for a week with some parts of the country warned to brace for snow – including London.

Yellow and amber weather warnings for snow and ice have been issued by the Met Office with the capital also set to see wintery showers.

Today will be one of the coldest days, with warnings stretching from London to Manchester...