Blizzard conditions forecast
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The Met Office has weather warnings for snow and ice in place up and down the country as Brits face an Arctic blast bringing heavy intense flurries over the coming days
The warning also states: "15 to 30 cm could potentially accumulate above 200 m, most likely for the northwest Highlands and Grampians. Given wind strengths Saturday some drifting of snow and temporary blizzard conditions are likely. Lightning will be an additional hazard near showers."