Maps show where Met Office New Year weather warnings are in place
Almost every part of the UK is covered by at least one of multiple Met Office weather warnings.
Heavy rain and high winds are causing disruption in much of the country, with blizzards forecast in Scotland.
Almost every part of the UK is covered by at least one of multiple Met Office weather warnings between Tuesday and Thursday.
On New Year’s Eve, an amber warning for rain is in force in the Highlands and Moray until 5pm.
Forecasters have said delays to all types of transport are “likely” on New Year’s Eve as strong winds persist and may reach speeds of up to 70mph in parts of England and Northern Ireland.
Parts of central and southern Scotland and northern England are covered by a yellow warning for wind from 7am until 11pm, with a separate wind warning covering much of Northern Ireland from 6am until 2pm.
A yellow warning for rain for much of Wales and north-west England runs from 3pm on Tuesday until 11am on Wednesday, with the Met Office warning of possible danger to life from floodwater.
A yellow warning for snow is in place until midnight in Orkney and Shetland.
In addition to the amber warning, a yellow warning for rain and snow covering the Highlands and Moray is in place until 4am, and a yellow warning for snow in Orkney and Shetland runs until midnight.
A rare severe flood warning of "danger to life" that was issued in parts of northern Scotland was downgraded on Tuesday after less rain fell overnight than expected.
Much of the rest of the UK is facing three days of weather warnings, including yellow wind warnings in place on Tuesday from 6am to 2pm in most of Northern Ireland, and from 7am to 11pm just north of York up to Glasgow, Edinburgh and Greenock, with winds of up to 70mph expected to hit some more exposed areas.
Weather warnings in brief
Midnight 30 December to 4am, 1 January
Yellow warning, snow and rain, in Grampian and the Highlands
5am, 31 December to midnight 31 December
Yellow warning, snow, Orkney & Shetland
Midnight 30 December to 5pm, 31 December
Amber warning, rain, in Grampian and the Highlands
7am 31 December to 11pm, 31 December
Yellow warning, wind, in Yorkshire & Humber, Strathclyde, SW Scotland, North West England, North East England, Central England
3pm, 31 December to 11am, 1 January
Yellow warning, rain, in Yorkshire, West Midlands, Wales, North west and East Midlands
12.15am, 1 January to 3pm, 1 January
Yellow warning, wind, in East Midlands, East of England, London & South East England, North West England, South West England, Wales, Yorkshire, West Midlands
4am, 1 January to 9am, 2 January
Yellow warning, snow and ice, in Grampian and the Highlands
Here, Yahoo News breaks down what the weather will be like across the regions this week.
London and the South East
Tuesday and Wednesday
Mainly dry and largely cloudy on Tuesday, with some possible brighter spells at times and occasional light rain or drizzle in southern counties. Winds strengthening further during the afternoon but notably mild for this time of year, with maximum temperatures of 11C.
Dry to start to Wednesday, before persistent, locally heavy rain spreads south through the day, clearing late afternoon or early to mid-evening. Very windy, with a risk of coastal gales, easing later. Maximum temperature 12C.
Thursday to Saturday
Much colder with widespread overnight frosts, perhaps severe. Mainly dry with plenty of daytime sunshine on offer and generally light winds.
South West
Tuesday and Wednesday
Mainly dry on Tuesday, with pockets of drizzle possible over the Moors. Generally cloudy skies may brighten at times to give some hazy sunshine. Windy, with coastal gales possible in the west during the afternoon. Maximum temperature 12C.
New Year's Day will be wet and windy, as heavy rain crosses the region in association with widespread gales, severe in the west. Turning drier and calmer into the evening. Maximum temperature 12C.
Thursday to Saturday
Much sunnier to end the week, but also notably colder with some sharp overnight frosts. A few showers possible in the west on Thursday, wintry over the hills. Light winds.
Midlands
Tuesday and Wednesday
A mainly dry Tuesday morning across the Midlands, largely cloudy in the East but with possible bright spells. Increasingly windy by the afternoon in the East, with rain spreading south to the Derbyshire hills by the evening.
Thickening cloud in the West, with periods of rain moving into northern counties by early afternoon. Turning windy for all with local gales in hillier areas. Maximum temperatures of 11C.
Thursday to Saturday
Much sunnier to end the week in the West Midlands, but also notably colder with some sharp overnight frosts. A few showers possible in the north on Friday and Saturday, wintry over the hills.
Widespread overnight frosts expected in the East Midlands, perhaps severe, as conditions are set to get much colder. Mainly dry with plenty of daytime sunshine on offer, although wintry showers will affect mainly coastal areas at times. Generally light winds.
North East
Tuesday and Wednesday
Persistent, locally heavy rain, spreading southwards to all parts on Tuesday. Rain easing from the north later to leave some brighter spells before dusk. Strong and gusty southwesterly winds throughout, with upland gales likely. Notably mild for late December. Maximum temperature 11C.
A mix of rain and some drier interludes on Wednesday, with some snow likely, mainly over hills in the afternoon and evening. Breezy, but winds likely easing later in the day. Feeling cold, with maximum temperatures of 6C.
Thursday to Saturday
Much colder with widespread overnight frosts, perhaps severe. Mainly dry with plenty of daytime sunshine on offer, although wintry showers will affect mainly coastal areas at times. Generally light winds.
North West
Tuesday and Wednesday
The North West is facing a very windy end to the year, with severe gales in some exposed areas. A band of rain, heavy at times, will spread southwards across the region, with drier periods developing for Cumbria in the afternoon. Mild. Maximum temperature 11C.
A wet to start New Year's Day with heavy pulses of rain, clearing in the afternoon to sunny spells and wintry showers. Notably colder than of late. Maximum temperature 6C.
Thursday to Saturday
Much sunnier and drier on Thursday, followed by scattered showers on Friday and Saturday, wintry over the hills. Remaining cold with some sharp overnight frosts. Winds mostly light.
Scotland
Tuesday and Wednesday
A wet start to Tuesday in the Highlands, with heavy rain and some snow initially along the north coast. Persistent rain clears to heavy afternoon showers and a few brighter spells. Fresh or strong winds, easing in the north later. Maximum temperature 7C.
Heavy rain continuing through the morning in the Dumfries, Galloway, Lothian & Borders regions, clearing from the west and becoming drier in the afternoon. Quite windy at times but mild around the East Lothian coast. Maximum temperature 11C.
A very cold start to the New Year in the Highlands, with fresh or strong northerly winds and snow showers. Brighter spells inland. Maximum temperature 0C.
The New Year will have a cold start in the south, with fresh or strong winds and showers, starting to turn wintry, brighter spells inland away from the showers. Maximum temperature 3C.
Thursday to Saturday
The cold spell continuing for the first few days of January, particularly in the south, with northerly winds and wintry showers, heavier in the Highlands.
Showers grouping together at times with longer spells of rain, sleet or snow in the Highlands, and a lot of bright and dry conditions further inland in the south.
Northern Ireland
Tuesday and Wednesday
Heavy rain on Tuesday morning will clear south. Drier in the afternoon with a few showers and the odd brighter spell. Quite windy at times but feeling quite mild especially in the east. Maximum temperature 12C.
A cold start to the New Year with fresh winds and showers, starting to turn wintry on higher ground, brighter spells inland away from the showers. Maximum temperature 4C.
Thursday to Saturday
A very cold spell for the first few days of January, northerly winds and some wintry showers for coastal areas, a lot of bright and dry conditions further inland.
Wales
Tuesday and Wednesday
A dry start to Tuesday with some bright intervals, mostly in the east. Rain moving steadily southwards throughout the day, heavy and persistent at times. Windy for all with gales possible in coastal and upland areas. Mild conditions, with maximum temperatures of 12C.
A wet and windy start to New Year's Day, with heavy rain moving southwards and severe gales in the southwest. Gradually becoming drier and calmer in the afternoon but also colder. Maximum temperature 11C.
Thursday to Saturday
Much sunnier to end the week, but also notably colder with some sharp overnight frosts. Scattered showers in the north and west, wintry over the hills. Mostly light winds.
