Forecasters warned up to four inches of snow will hit most of the south as two weather systems collide, with temperatures struggling to remain above freezing.
The Met Office issued a rare “freezing rain” warning for most of northern England and southern Scotland, prompting fears of more havoc on the country’s fragile transport networks.
Experts warned that a “very dangerous” layer of ice will create a “hazard” on pavements and roads as millions of families look to travel at the start of half term.
Airports and electricity firms also were placed on high alert over the conditions which are said to be the biggest natural threat to airlines as ice ridges form on aircraft wings and leaving them crippled within minutes.
The rare phenomenon occurs when rain is cooled to below 0C (32F) while falling but remains liquid before it freezes on impact with cold objects such as planes, roads, pavements and power lines.
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