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.

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

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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.”

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.”