Winter wonderland: The stunning images of snow-capped British landscapes as Siberian chill sweeps south

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Chill: Weather sweeping down from Siberia delivered a dusting of snow turning some parts of Britain into picturesque snowscapes

For those enjoying the unseasonably warm weather, the blast of freezing Arctic cold sweeping across Britain is in unwelcome reminder of what winter's normally like.
But anyone with an eye for a stunning photograph is sure to welcome the dusting of snow which helps create a picturesque winter scene.
This was the view earlier today across Carr Shields in Northumberland, as a icy weather front swept south across the country from Siberia.

Winter arrives: The unseasonably mild winter gives way to the more usual freezing weather, turning parts of northern Britain into a picturesque snowy scene

Forecasters expect temperatures are set to drop as low as -2C overnight.
The Department of Health issued a 'Level 2' cold-weather alert running for the next two to three days, which is triggered when low temperatures give rise to significant health risks.
It warned that low temperatures can especially be dangerous for the young and the elderly or those with chronic disease.
Meanwhile, the Met Office put much of Britain on a 'yellow alert' for people to 'be aware' of the adverse weather conditions.

Freezing: Weather forecasters saying the cold weather could last into February as homes in Allendale, Northumberland, stoke up their fires to keep warm

It said: 'Icy stretches are expected to form on untreated surfaces, especially in places affected by showers.
'The showers will fall as snow above about 250 metres, but there may be temporary slush deposits to lower levels. The public should be aware of possible travel disruption.'
Forecasters say snow is likely to fall on Monday across northern England, Wales and parts of the south-west. There will also be snow showers in East Anglia and the south-east on Tuesday.

Snow fun: Youngster Amy Eager, 5, has fun on a sledge in Bowes, County Durham, as heavy snow arrives in Britain this weekend.

Cold snap: A cyclist braves the cold on the Pennine hill tops near Skipton, in the Yorkshire Dales

Bracing: A man walks his dog through the snow at Kilhope, in County Durham as the country braced itself for a spell of cooler weather that has brought snow to some regions

Treacherous: Driving conditions became difficult as sleet and rain froze on roads across the north of Britain, with motorists and pedestrians warned to take care when venturing out

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