Following floods and high winds over Christmas, it was the turn of snow to make life challenging across wide parts of the UK yesterday.
Driving conditions in swathes of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland were hazardous with one police force asking people not to travel unless absolutely necessary.
The Met Office issued a yellow severe weather warning, saying that many journeys by road and rail would take longer and pavements in many places were likely to be slippery.
Some roads on high ground in Wales were blocked by the snow yesterday morning and there was a string of traffic accidents in the northwest of England.
Gloucestershire police said snow was causing disruption and asked people to stay inside if they could.
“Heavy snow is starting to fall in the rural parts of the county,” the force said. “This will cause delays on the roads. Only go out if it is essential to do so.
“Make sure you plan your route and have everything you may need in an emergency including a fully charged mobile phone.
“We are receiving a number of reports of snow around the county causing disruption, particularly in the Forest of Dean and the A417 around Birdlip.
“Please stay safe and avoid all unnecessary travel.”
The yellow severe warning covered extensive areas of northern England, the Midlands, London, parts of the southwest, and most of Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Many places where snow has fallen are still dealing with the aftermath of heavy rain and strong winds.
As of 10.30am yesterday there were almost 100 flood warnings (meaning flooding is expected) and 163 flood alerts (flooding is possible) in place in England.
In Northern Ireland winds of up to 60mph were recorded and snow draped parts of the Black Mountain that overlooks Belfast.
In the Republic of Ireland, crews from the utility supplier ESB worked yesterday to restore power to hundreds of homes and businesses that lost electricity due to strong winds.
A wind warning remained in place for several counties on the Atlantic coast.
The cold snap is likely to remain for the rest of the week with more snow, sharp frosts and some freezing fog predicted by the Met Office.