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University of Dundee pic reveals extent of ice-covered UK
This striking satellite image shows the extent of the big freeze that is currently paralysing the UK.

The snow and ice almost completely covers the entire nation and the Met Office is warning of worse to come.

The University of Dundee Satellite Receiving Station captured the startling image at 11.45am today from the NASA satellite Terra.

The white-out that is affecting virtually the entire country is clearly visible.

The latest Met Office forecast confirms the snow and icy conditions have continued to cause widespread disruption across many parts of the UK as temperatures fell as low as -21.1 °C at Altnaharra in Scotland.

Met Office severe weather warnings are in force across Scotland, eastern England, East Anglia and the South East, where further snow is likely to fall.

These further falls may give another 5 to 15 cm and locally up to 20 cm of lying snow in some parts of eastern England and parts of the South East. Strong winds will make it feel bitterly cold and may lead to drifting snow.

Met Office Chief Forecaster, Eddy Carroll, said: "Some parts of the UK have seen exceptional snowfall, with eastern regions seeing 30 to 40 cm, and locally up to 100 cm of lying snow. Further snow is expected in many eastern parts of the UK and the public are advised to stay up to date with the forecast to make sure they have the latest information.