Paul Gundersen, chief meteorologist at the Met Office, explained to The Independent that the heaviest and most frequent snow showers are likely across northern and western Scotland, Northern Ireland and around Irish Sea coasts, but eastern coasts will also be affected in the coming days.

“Most northern areas are very likely to see snow showers at times over the next few days, but the situation over the southern half of England is more complicated," Gundersen said.

He went on to explain that, unlike previous snow warnings before, this won’t just affect the north of the country; southern counties – and even our fair capital – could also be hit by snow before the day is out.

It’s snow joke, everyone: up to eight inches of the white stuff is set to fall in the UK today