THE first snow of the festive season fell in Fenland this morning as weather forecasters warned the country to prepare for icy conditions.
Cambs Times/Wisbech Standard photographer Brian Purdy took this picture in March this morning as the Met Office issued a yellow warning and urged drivers to expect icy conditions on the country’s roads.
Heavy rain and sleet should turn to snow during the weekend with temperatures thought to reach just 3 to 6C during the day and dropping below freezing during the night.
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