The snowfall looked picturesque but caused heavy problems in some places Heavy snow is set to continue to spread across much of the UK on Sunday, with north-east England and eastern Scotland bearing the brunt of it overnight.
Temperatures early on Sunday are expected to drop below zero across the UK, with minus 7C quite common.
Northern Ireland could see snowfall in the afternoon of up to 10cm (3.9in) – resulting in likely travel disruption.
BBC weather forecaster Simon King said Siberian winds from Monday will also make the cold weather feel worse.
Met Office severe weather warnings for heavy snow and widespread ice remain in place for eastern Scotland, north east England, down to Yorkshire and Humber.
Mr King said the snow was drifting westwards across the southern uplands and central lowlands of Scotland – with up to 15cm (5.9in) expected in some areas.
He added that although there would be some sunshine in many parts of the UK, including East Anglia and North Wales later on Sunday, Northumberland, Durham, Nottingham and the Chilterns could expect further snow showers.
Cloud was forecast for Devon and Cornwall but Mr King said temperatures would remain low.
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Up to 40cms (16in) fell in parts of north-east England and Scotland on Saturday – said to be the most widespread snow at this time of year since 1993.
The cold weather has caused much disruption since Thursday.
Several weekend sporting fixtures were cancelled, including race meetings and the FA Cup second round fixtures involving Hartlepool United against Yeovil Town and Notts County against Bournemouth.
Several football matches in Scotland, including Sunday’s Alba Cup final, were also called off.
But Newcastle United have drafted in extra staff to try to ensure Sunday’s clash with Chelsea goes ahead.
A spokesman for Northumbria Police warned: “Anyone going outside should consider whether their journey is critical and if they must venture out should dress appropriately.”
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Away from the roads, Norwich, Inverness, Newcastle, Luton and Durham-Tees Valley airports all experienced disruption to flights.
In Jersey, a lightning strike disrupted radar equipment, also leading to flight problems.
A man died after jumping into the icy River Lune in Halton in Lancashire in an attempt to save his pet springer spaniel.
Pet owners have been warned to be careful while out walking their animals The easterly winds show no sign of letting up, with the cold weather expected to last until next week at least.
Mr King warned: “As we go into Monday, one feature which will become significant is the wind. From Siberia, it will pick up quite significantly from Monday through to Tuesday. It will feel quite bitterly cold.
“Temperatures on the thermometers will be around 1C but it will feel much colder than that.”
The unusual weather is being caused by high pressure over Greenland and low pressure in the Baltics, forcing cold winds from the north-east across Europe.
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