Met Office issues weekend long snow and ice warning across UK

Brits have been warned to stay indoors as the Met Office upgrades their weather warnings ahead of three days of snow.

Forecasters have upgraded some their warnings for ice and snow to amber over fears rural communities could be cut off.

The two new amber warnings, which begin tomorrow evening, warn up to 40cm of snow could fall.

The NHS has told vulnerable people they should avoid going out at the coldest times after a rare amber health alert was issued as temperatures begin to plummet.

A Met Office spokesperson said: ‘You could be without food, heat or light if you are cut off by snow and can’t access services and amenities for a number of days.

‘Act now and be prepared, by getting the essentials together that you could need.’

Energy firm Direct Energy recommends making sure your cupboards are stocked with the following food items:

• Bread
• Milk
• Tinned goods, like soups and stews
• Snack foods like crisps, crackers and cookies in sealed packaging
• Cereal and granola
• Dried pasta and jars of sauce