Parts of Powys countryside hit by unseasonal overnight snow

Two inches settled on the ground in North Wyke, just north of Dartmoor overnight, while nearly 3in was recorded in Sennybridge in Powys this morning.

Meanwhile snow also reached Elan Valley where photographer Sorcha Lewis was on hand to capture the unexpected downfall and shared some stunning pictures with the County Times.

Among her wonderful pictures is a picture of one of her lambs enjoying some milk from the homely comforts of indoors.

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Oli Claydon of the Met Office said: “There is still a chance of some snow over the Scottish hills as the weather front moves northwards.

“The weather story now really turns into an area of low pressure that’s going to bring some very strong wind and rain.”

Snow in the Elan Valley today. Picture by Sorcha Lewis.

Yellow weather warnings for rain and strong winds were issued across parts of Northern Ireland and the south of England respectively.

Forecasters say heavy downpours could impact travel in County Antrim and County Down, with up to 30mm falling in some areas on Thursday.

Snow in the Elan Valley today. Picture by Sorcha Lewis.

Meanwhile, gusts of up to 70mph could hit the south coast of England, from East Sussex to Cornwall.

The Met Office has warned there is a “small chance” of injuries and risk to life as a result of the strong winds and large waves, as well as the possibility of hail and thunder.

Easter weekend is set to be “unsettled” but “bright and breezy”, with temperatures of up to 15C in west London and 14C in Manchester on Sunday, which is typical for the time of year.