The mercury plunged to -8 degrees Celsius in London as the problems from the snowfall intensified.

The severe weather that has hit the UK has caused problems on the roads.

Snow and rain are expected to continue to blanket northern parts of Britain, despite little sunshine, while heavy frost is possible across much of the country, with experts warning of the risk of slippery pavements and roads.

This Friday morning, according to the dailymail, temperatures fell to -9C in Dorset and -8C in London, while Oxfordshire and Hampshire had temperatures below zero.

MMM canceled services as ice prevented trains from running.

Drivers were trapped in snowstorms, while an ambulance overturned. It took the intervention of the police and the fire department to extricate the drivers.

Fountains in central London squares remain frozen.