According to the Met Office's map, snow could hit parts of Liverpool, Wirral and Knowsley. Sefton should escape the winter weather. There is a chance of power cuts, disruption to road and public transport and the risk of injury from slipping on ice.

The forecaster urged people to get their “ woolly jumpers at the ready !” as temperatures are set to drop next week. Commuters are urged to take particular care during Monday’s rush hour, when the roads are likely to be icy.

Outbreaks of rain on Monday afternoon will turn to sleet and wet snow at times A spell of wintry weather is set to reach Northern Ireland late on Monday, bringing a risk of disruption. Outbreaks of rain spreading west during the afternoon will turn to sleet and wet snow at times.

A cold weather alert has been issued across the country as arctic air is set to deliver the first chills of winter to the UK. The warning from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) covers the Midlands and North of England and comes into effect between 9am on Sunday and 9am on Thursday.