FREEZING BRITAIN: Warning for drivers as widespread FROST to grip the country
BRITAIN will wake up to a chilly weekend with widespread frost potentially causing dangerous driving conditions.
Weekend weather 21 - 22 January
Some rural areas are expected to see lows of -7C (19.4F) as the wintry weather continues, according to forecasters.
A cold start this morning saw freezing temperatures of -7.2C (19F) in South Farnborough in Hampshire, -6.1C (21F) in Woburn in Bedfordshire, and -6C (21.2F) in Benson in Oxfordshire.
Drivers are warned that overnight sub-zero temperatures and patches of fog could create hazardous conditions.
The frost will potentially cause dangerous driving conditions
The cold conditions are expected to continue into the weekend
A Met Office spokesman said: "The cold conditions are expected to continue into the weekend with widespread frost expected, especially throughout the South of England."
The AA said drivers should plan ahead, with a spokesman adding: "Wear warm layers and plan your route, where possible favouring roads which have been gritted.
Some areas are expected to see lows of -7C
"Stopping distances can be 10 times greater in icy conditions, so keep your speed down and leave plenty of extra space behind the car in front.
"Avoid harsh acceleration, braking or cornering - gentle manoeuvres are key.
The AA warn drivers that they should plan ahead
Overnight sub-zero temperatures and patches of fog are expected
"It may mean you need to allow extra time for the journey - plus extra time to de-ice the car - but you will be keeping yourself and your passengers safe.
"If it's foggy, use your fog lights if you need to - don't rely on automatic lights, as they may not come on in fog - but remember to turn them off once visibility improves."