Live updates on snow in the North East, latest forecasts and cold weather advice as the Met Office warns of potential disruption this weekend

Heavy snow is expected to hit parts of England and Wales this weekend, with the Met Office warning there could be considerable disruption in some areas. The new, more severe warnings cover northern England,

The 27-hour warning urges the region to prepare for travel delays and cancellations as well as potential power cuts and rural communities being cut off

The Met Office has upgraded its weather warning for the North East to amber, reflecting an increased likelihood of severe impacts from heavy snow.

Large parts of the country will face disruption from heavy snow and freezing rain over the weekend after forecasters issued two amber weather warnings. Stranded vehicles on the roads, delayed or cancelled rail and air travel and power cuts are all likely as the UK grapples with a week-long spell of wintry conditions,

The Met Office has issued a new amber weather warning for snow and ice for parts of Wales and England for Saturday and Sunday. The forecaster predicts snow and freezing rain will likely lead to disruption to transport and other services.