SNOW falls at Cheltenham as -1C chill sweeps across the UK with warnings for frost and ice

SNOW has been spotted falling at Cheltenham ahead of the races today as a -1°C sweeps across the UK.

The forecaster said sleet is likely to fall at the Racecourse until 10am but heavy snow was seen settling in Gloucestershire.

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Patches of the white stuff have covered the Highlands in Scotland, much of the north east of England and parts of the Midlands.

The Met Office have said: “Don’t be surprised if you see some wet snow in some of the showers today.

“A temporary slight covering is possible on the grass and cars, as seen recently here in Cheltenham.”

The forecast comes as the second day of Cheltenham Festival 2025 gets underway.

Gloucestershire highways warned those travelling to today’s event to stay safe and keep warm.

It said: “We appear to have some snow this morning!

“If you’re heading out please be careful and if you’re off to Cheltenham Festival wrap up warm.”

Met Office meteorologist Honor Criswick explained: “This week is going to be feeling a lot more like winter, all thanks to an area of high pressure dragging in a more northerly flow across the country.

“Wednesday will see snow across north-eastern parts of Scotland, namely the Highlands, and high ground will see flurries to a lower level.

“Sunshine peaking through the clouds will likely melt the snow away to lower levels.

“Temperatures will see highs of 8-9°C but it will feel more like freezing.

“Thursday will also be a cold and frosty start and there will be icy stretches wherever there has been rain, so take care if you’re out and about in the early hours.

“There will be plenty of showers across North Sea coasts bringing sleet and snow, mainly across high ground.

“It will be largely dry across the rest but we can’t rule out showers inland. The temperature will be more like freezing.”