Parts of the UK sea have frozen over after the ‘Beast from the East’ continues to batter Britain with snow and sub-zero temperatures.
Boats were trapped on Bembridge Harbour, on the east coast of the Isle of Wight after water temperatures dropped below -2C.
Temperatures on the island dipped below -6C overnight and an amber weather warning has been issued for today.
And today, video footage shot at Hampton, Herne Bay shows waves turning into icy sludge when then broke onto the beach.
The footage has been shared more than 30,000 times on Facebook and has attracted dozens of comments on social media.
And on Monday, locals in Weston-Super-Mare shared their photographs which showed ice washing up on the shores.
Storm Emma, rolling in from the Atlantic, is meeting the Beast from the East’s chilly Russia air – causing further widespread snowfall and bitter temperatures after the mercury fell as low as -16C (3F) last night.
The Met Office warned: ‘Some roads are likely to become blocked by deep snow, stranding vehicles and passengers. Long interruptions to power supplies and other utilities are very likely to occur, along with damage to trees and other structures due to heavy snow or ice.’
On the first day of meteorological spring today, temperatures will drop to -11C (12F) during the day as Scotland was also under a ‘red alert’ – and London Paddington train station was closed due to ‘severe weather’.
As much as 20 inches of snow is predicted to fall across the UK tomorrow as Storm Emma makes her way closer to Britain.
The warning read: ‘A spell of heavy snow is expected to move north across Southwest England and Wales through Thursday afternoon and evening.
‘Some places could also see significant ice build up overnight into Friday. The snow is likely to be accompanied by strong easterly winds.
‘Long delays and cancellations to public transport are expected, whilst some roads may become blocked by deep snow, stranding vehicles and passengers. Long interruptions to power supplies and other utilities are likely to occur.’
So far seven people are known to have died as a result of the harsh wintry conditions.
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I want to see more stories of Global Warming Research ships being trapped in the ice this is always so funny to see greens himiliated
And of cause, we all now the tune, if this winter was mild. During the global cooling scare in the 60s and 70s, they blamed the ice cold winters on MUCH ice in the Arcric. The MSM is dead silent, apart for some, blaming the whole thing on global warming. Of cause there is no comment section, to prevent anyone pointing out the lies and contradictions.
I’m really curious of the cherry blossom day this year.
And what will be the fuel poverty headcount ? EXXON shouldn’t be sued but idiotic politicians should be jailed for their role in enriching their “clean energy” buddies . Tens of thousands of lives
gone and no one is held accountable . If some misguided fools had
done this openly their would be a massive backlash and investigation .
Just who was the idiot who claimed A End To Snow? they had better check their weather maps and satllite information and look out their window
In English Premier Football Arsenal are playing Manchester City this evening. Wonder how much snow they’ll have to contend with. Usually it’s rain they have to deal with this time of year, not snow.