Dramatic photos show Britain blanketed in snow and ice

Dramatic photos show Britain blanketed in snow and ice

As freezing temperatures sweep across the UK, we look at some of the most striking winter scenes.


It has been a chilly few days in the UK, with many parts falling well into minus temperatures. From the icy streets of Aberdeen in Scotland to the snow-coated mountains of North Wales, these seven photos show just how cold it has been.

Aboyne, Scotland
A snow plough clears the A93 in Aboyne in Scotland on 2 January 2026 . Credit: Getty
Keele, England
Snow covers the ground in the village of Keele in England on 5 January 2026. Credit: Getty
Aberdeen, Scotland
Members of the public battle through wind and snow in Aberdeen in Scotland on 3 January 2026. Credit: Getty
Whitby, England
A sheep braves the wind in Whitby in England on 3 January 2026. Credit: Getty
 Epsom Common
Epsom Common in Surrey, England, after a night of snowfall. Credit: Getty
Kincardine O'Neil, Scotland
A woman shovels snow in Kincardine O'Neil in Scotland on 2 January 2026. Credit: Getty
Snow in North Wales
Snow blankets Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park in North Wales after a night of freezing temperatures on 2 January 2026. Credit: Getty

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