A yellow weather warning for snow and ice has been issued by the Met Office.
The warning will come into place on Monday, March 6 until late on Tuesday, March 7. The initial focus of the snow showers are expected to be in the northern and eastern areas of the UK.
It is being reported that five to 10cm of snow could fall in Scotland and the areas affected by the heavy snow fall. However a northerly airflow to sweep across the UK means that Liverpool could experience snow from Tuesday onwards.
READ MORE: Mum leaves behind five children after dying in fall down stairs
Deputy chief meteorologist Chris Almond said: "Very cold air will spread across the UK from late on Sunday through early next week. This brings with it snow even to low levels in the north and east through Monday and Tuesday, and in excess of 10cm could accumulate, most likely on high ground in the north, but also settling for a time at lower levels.
"With freezing overnight temperatures and the risk of ice, there’s a risk of some travel disruption and wintry hazards are likely to persist through much of next week, even further south for a time, so keep an eye on the Met Office forecast for the latest information."
The UK Health Security Agency has issued Level 2 and Level 3 Cold Weather Alerts for the whole of England. These are likely to be reviewed and extended in the coming days.
Dr Agostinho Sousa, Head of Extreme Events and Health Protection at the UK Health Security Agency, said: "During periods like this, it is important to check on, friends and relatives who may be more vulnerable to the cold weather, as it can have a serious impact on health. If you have a pre-existing medical condition or are over the age of 65, it is important to try and heat your home to at least 18°C if you can."
READ NEXT:Family 'mortified' after being thrown out of Liverpool Empire's Mother Goose panto
Teen told mum 'don't worry' minutes before he was killed in hit-and-run
Man so ill he can't even cut his own food told he's fit for work
11 characters that were once a familiar sight on Merseyside streets
