Cold conditions have also been seen across mainland Europe, as an amber cold-health alert has been extended until the weekend for the whole of England.

Storm Goretti has hit the UK with 99mph winds and heavy snow as part of a “weather bomb”, with yellow and amber weather warnings to continue throughout Friday.The Met Office updated an amber wind warning for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly to red between 4pm and 11pm on Thursday,

Heavy snow is forecast, which will clear to wintry showers during Tuesday night. The Met Office predicts a further five to 10 centimetres is expected for the region, with snowfall of up to 15 centimetres possible in some areas, particularly in places that are 200 metres above sea level.