Parts of Wiltshire could be seeing snow this weekend, according to an update from the Met Office.

The government agency has revised its yellow weather warning as it has been extended eastwards.

It will remain valid until noon on Sunday, with the warning being for ice and snow.

According to the met office, there could be some possible snowfall on low ground.

Winds which are currently blowing from the east are expected to shift to the north bringing an Arctic chill to the country and below-average temperatures for the time of year.

Frost and ice are also expected along with sleet showers.

People are being urged to use their heating, despite rising energy prices, and to look out for people who are especially vulnerable.

Going into next week, sleet showers are forecast, but these could also turn into snow.

The freezing weather is not expected to end until Monday, December 19, when temperatures are expected to rise.

However, until then temperatures are not expected to be higher than four degrees.

Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist, Rebekah Sherwin, said: “Temperatures will start to dip this week, with daytime temperatures struggling to get above freezing in many places from mid-week onwards. However, the cold air from the Arctic will also bring brighter conditions, with some dry, sunny spells in many areas, particularly away from the coast.

A Level 3 Cold Weather Alert has been issued by the UK Health Security Agency covering all of England from Wednesday evening through to Monday 12th December.

Dr Agostinho Sousa, Consultant in Public Health Medicine at UKHSA, said: “Cold weather can have serious consequences for health, and older people and those with heart or lung conditions can be particularly at risk.

“If you have a pre-existing medical condition, you should heat your home to a temperature that is comfortable for you. In rooms you mostly use such as the living room or bedroom, try to heat them to at least 18°C if you can. Wearing several layers of clothing will keep you warmer than one thicker layer.”