Snow in London as UK hit by winter freeze

London woke up to a dusting of snow today morning as temperatures plummeted to -11 degree celsius in parts of the UK.
Snow warnings have been issued for most of the country as the freezing weather continues and there is no sign of respite as the "Beast from the East" blows in from Siberia.
The 4,000-mile wide plume of cold air is due to arrive tomorrow night, sending the mercury way below freezing to make the south of England and Midlands feel colder than Greenland.
More travel disruption was expected today as temperatures struggle to reach 5 C in much of Britain, preventing snow that has already fallen from melting.

The fountains in Trafalgar Square froze as snow fell in London overnight but the coldest weather was reserved for areas under clear skies.