In Pictures: Frosty Friday to make way for weekend of snow and rain
The forecast warns of treacherous conditions for drivers and shoppers on one of the busiest weekends before Christmas.
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It was an icy start to the weekend as parts of the UK prepared to face blizzards, heavy snow and freezing rain.
While amber warnings have been issued for parts of Scotland and the north of England and Midlands, many areas awoke to a frosty Friday.