UK weather: Severe warnings issued as snow and ice forecast for Scotland and northern England

Severe weather warnings have been forecast across Scotland and the north of England

A freezing weekend has seen a 'corridor of snow' stretch down the UK (PA)

A severe weather warning has been issued for parts of Scotland and the north of England after forecasters said more snow and ice was on its way.

One to three centimetres of snow were expected to fall in the central Highlands, with a mixture of rain, sleet, and snow set to spread across the country throughout Monday.

The Met Office said the poor weather moving eastwards would mean dangerous driving conditions for some.

A warning posted on the agency's website said: "This is expected to lead to further accumulations of snow in places, with 1 to 3 cm quite widely, and 4 to 8 cm in some places, particularly over higher ground.

"Ice will be an additional hazard in some areas, especially where sleet falls onto sub-zero surfaces."

The weather is expected to improve by the end of the week - with temperatures of up to 10C and more sunny spells.

The rising temperatures come after a freezing weekend that has seen a “corridor of snow” stretch down the UK, leaving icy roads and huge waves.

Two hikers and a teenager died over the weekend due to the cold weather. The hikers were presumed to have been killed by an avalanche while 15-year-old Caitlin Ruddy was swept into the sea by a wave in North Tyneside.

The weather is predicted to warm by the end of the week (Met Office)

The Scottish Avalanche Information Service has also warned climbers and walkers in the Highlands that the risk of avalanches is high.