UK snow warnings MAPPED: Storm Ciara to BURY Britain in heavy snow – Latest charts and map

Mr Saunders continued: “The Met Office will continue to monitor the development of Storm Ciara and other potentially impactful low-pressure systems through next week.

“Warnings will be issued and amended as appropriate so members of the public should keep up to date with the Met Office forecast via our website, app or by following us on social media.”

Storm Ciara is the third named storm of the season which started in September.

The powerful weather system is expected to bring a range of impacts, including delays and cancellations to transport services, damage to power supplies and large coastal waves.

The first weather warning will come into effect at 12pm on Saturday, followed by warnings for rain on Sunday.

Warnings for snow and wind will follow on Monday and stay in effect until Tuesday at 12pm.