In Pictures: Blanket Of Snow As Storm Caroline Triggers Arctic Air Flow

Forecasters said snow showers will continue to affect parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, northern England and the Midlands, with the potential for up to 20cm (8in) of snow.

Snow falls in Ironbridge, Shropshire (Nick Potts/PA)

Dog walkers brave the elements in Ironbridge (Nick Potts/PA)

Runners at Ribblehead Viaduct in North Yorkshire (Danny Lawson/PA)

Wintry scenes in Chester ( Eleanor Barlow/PA)

Quad-biking in Newry (Brian Lawless/PA)

Horses in Cloughoge, Newry (Brian Lawless/PA)

Cold temperatures are likely to remain well into next week (Brian Lawless/PA)

Slow traffic in Belfast city centre (Mark Marlow/PA)

Sheep on the Irish border between Co Fermanagh and Co Donegal (Mark Marlow/PA)