
Snow still lay on the ground in parts of Britain today as the country braced itself for a mixed outlook on the weekend.

The Beast from the East gave way to the Pest from the West for much of northern England this morning, bringing in up to four inches of snow on higher ground.

The low pressure system coming up across the Atlantic Ocean from the South West will lead to thunder on the south coast on Saturday, gales at exposed spots in the south west and up to 30mm of rain.

But the south-east of England based in temperatures of around 15C - one degree warmer than in Nice on the French Riviera.

And the scene in Wisley, Surrey, could not have seemed further away than the wintry landscapes up north as thousands of Crocuses basked in golden sunlight.

Police on the scene in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, after a car overturned and the area was hit by heavy snow this morning

A scene of thousands of crocuses bloomed in all their glory at Wisley, Surrey, couldn't seem further away than the wintry landscape up north

A group of adults and children help to push a car up a snowy hill in Leeds this morning as the city is hit by severe weather

Police respond to an overturned car on a road in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, today as snow causes chaos in the region

People go sledging at Camp Hill in Woolton, Liverpool, as weather warnings of snow and ice are in effect for many areas today

But the south-east of England based in temperatures of around 15C - one degree warmer than in Nice on the French Riviera. Pictured: People enjoy a sunny afternoon in the grounds of Guildford Castle, Surrey

While much of the north endures wintry conditions and snow, spring really did seem to have sprung forward in Surrey. Pictured: Daffodils bloom in the grounds of Guildford Castle

Forecasters warned of sleet and snow for upland areas and some lower ground overnight into today in central and northern England and Wales. But there was no sign of winter whatsoever in sunny Surrey

Daffodils in the sunshine in Guildford Castle in Surrey

Frankie Wooley, three, and his sister Heidi (both left), one, go sledging at Camp Hill, where another man holds a sledge (right)

Commuters across Leeds have woken up to heavy snowfall today with the area under a Met Office weather warning

Heavy snowfall is seen in Flintshire, North Wales, today as the UK continues to face severe conditions in some areas

Heavy snow showers make driving conditions difficult for vehicles today in Preston, Lancashire, including a Stagecoach bus

Pedestrians walk across a bridge in Leeds in the snow this morning as the white stuff causes disruption on roads

Commuters struggle through the heavy snow in Leeds which has brought severe conditions to northern England today

People walk through the snow in Leeds this morning, after the Met Office said up to four inches could fall in Britain today

Cars are seen in a ditch on the side of a road in East Lancashire this morning, one of the areas badly hit by the heavy snow

Forecasters warned of sleet and snow for upland areas and some lower ground overnight into today in central and northern England and Wales. The Met Office said up to 4in (10cm) of snow could fall on higher ground.

The Met Office snow warning, covering the East Midlands, North West England, West Midlands, Yorkshire and Humber and Wales came into force just after midnight and ran until late this morning.

A yellow ice warning is in place for Northern Ireland and a swathe of Scotland until 9am, with forecasters advising slippery patches are likely to form on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths.

There were several reports of slow-related bus accidents in West Yorkshire, with one in Wakefield where a bus skidded on ice and hit a wall, and another bus crash on Churwell Hill in South Leeds.

Abs Rose, 22, from Leeds, warned on Facebook: 'Please do not go out in cars and please only go out if where you have to go is within walking distance. Very dangerous and not worth it.'

Jamie Crane, 26, from York, said on Facebook: 'This snow is an absolute joke, even worse than last week, I had to abandon my car.' And Jason Stanley, a bus driver from Leeds, apologised for not being able to carry out his route.

He posted on Facebook: 'Sorry to the good patient folks of Leeds I've tried my best but got stuck after two hours of trying, and thanks to the gent that brought myself and the other driver a hot coffee.'

In Merseyside, a man is in a critical condition after he was run over by his own car. Police said the man, in his 30s, was left trapped between a lamppost and his Ford Focus after it 'appeared to roll back on him'.

Heavy snow on the A19 in North Yorkshire, as weather warnings of snow and ice are in effect for many parts of the country

A girl walks through snow in Liverpool as many parts of northern England are hit by severe weather this morning

A gritter drives through heavy snow on the A19 in North Yorkshire today in an attempt to keep the local roads moving

Heavy snow blankets roads across Leeds this morning as motorists face difficult conditions on their way to work

A man wheels his daughter through the snow on a bicycle this morning in Wallasey on the Wirral in Merseyside

Cars struggle in the snow in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, this morning as roads are left with thick cover of the white stuff

A man and his dog walk next to a car in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, today as parts of the country are hit by severe weather

A car is pushed on icy roads in Leeds, as weather warnings of snow and ice are in effect for many parts of the country today

It is understood he was trying to move his car in the snowy conditions in West Kirby, Wirral, this morning. Police said a call was received at around 6.25am that a man had become trapped between a vehicle and a lamppost.

She said: 'Emergency services attended and the man was taken to hospital, where his condition is described as critical. Road closures were put in place on Grange Road between Blackhorse Hill and Gerard Road.'

Scotrail services have been disrupted today between Glasgow Queen Street and Croy and Motherwell and Cumbernauld due to signalling problems, and Glasgow Queen Street and Falkirk Grahamston due to a fallen tree.

Meanwhile there were problems reported on Merseyrail between Ormskirk and Liverpool Central due to a power supply issue, and London Liverpool Street and Southend Victoria due to a person being taken ill on a train.

Further issues were reported around Wokingham due to emergency engineering works, and between London Waterloo and Clapham Junction thanks to a speed restriction over defective track at Vauxhall.

Drivers make their way along a snowy road in Leeds this morning as West Yorkshire is hit by severe weather conditions

A man cleans snow from the steps of the University of Leeds as West Yorkshire is hit by severe weather this morning

A cyclist makes his way through the heavy snow towards Wakefield city centre in West Yorkshire this morning

Heavy snowfall in Derbyshire this morning as forecasters predict further snow and freezing temperatures over the weekend

Sheep look at a photographer in the Derbyshire countryside this morning as severe weather conditions move in over Britain

Snowy fields in the South Yorkshire village of Loxley in north west Sheffield this morning as the UK faces weather warnings

Motorcylists and drivers make their way along snowy roads in Leeds today as the area faces further severe weather

Pedestrians and cyclists make their way through the snow this morning in Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Drivers make their way along snowy roads around Wakefield this morning, including this one leading on the M1 motorway

A view from Sandal Castle overlooking Wakefield in West Yorkshire this morning, which has been left covered in snow

A car crashes onto the pavement outside a branch of Pizza Hut on Edgware Road in Central London this morning

Motorways were also reporting problems today, with severe delays on the M1 at junction nine near Luton in Bedfordshire due to a broken down vehicle and junction 42 near Wakefield in West Yorkshire due to the snow.

It comes as the country recovers from the impact of the Beast from the East and Storm Emma which brought a deep cold snap and snow and ice last week.

Water companies said they have restored supplies to most customers after days of weather-related problems, which left thousands of homes in southern England without their supply.

UK government ministers have announced a review into how water firms handled last week's bad weather.

Now that's an ice cold beer! MailOnline readers share their snow pictures and videos (including one of a VERY upbeat motorist belting out Frozen song Let It Go)

From enjoying an outdoor pint to watching their children play in the snow, MailOnline readers are making the most of the severe weather conditions that have once again swept over the country today.

Readers have been sharing their snow pictures and videos with us today, including one of an upbeat motorist belting out the song Let It Go from the Disney film Frozen while stuck in traffic.

It comes as driving conditions got 'rapidly worse' today as parts of Britain are hit by up to four inches of snow, with swathes of central England and Wales under a weather warning this morning.

Today's severe conditions will be followed by a low pressure system coming up across the Atlantic Ocean from the South West and heading towards Britain for the weekend, which has been dubbed the 'Pest from the West'.

** Have you taken photos of the snow in Britain today? Please email them to: pictures@mailonline.co.uk **

MailOnline reader Michelle Holmes sent in this picture of her holding a pint of beer at Roundhay Park in Leeds, West Yorkshire

MailOnline reader James Beale sent in this picture of a girl enjoying the snow this morning in Preston, Lancashire

Cars and houses are covered in snow that has fallen this morning in Halifax, West Yorkshire

Trees have been left in a covering of snow in St Helens, Merseyside, as the country is hit by extreme weather

Snowfall has affected Headingley in Leeds, West Yorkshire, this morning as the North faces weather warnings

A red postbox is covered in snow in the Starbeck area of Harrogate in North Yorkshire this morning

A road is covered in snow in Gorsedd, Holywell, in North Wales today as severe weather conditions sweep in again

MailOnline reader Tracey Leigh sent in this picture of the Wirral in Merseyside covered in a layer of snow this morning

MailOnline reader Michelle Gifford sent in this picture of her garden in Leeds, West Yorkshire, at 8am this morning

Another reader sent in this picture of snow in Bradford at about 6am, adding that nothing had fallen just an hour earlier

MailOnline reader Andrew Guise sent in this photograph of a snowy garden in the Starbeck area of Harrogate, North Yorkshire