Around 100 cars were stuck on a road at the border of England and Scotland due to heavy snow this morning - and more is on the way.

The A68 at Carter Bar in Northumberland became blocked in both directions in the early hours as Arctic conditions moved in.

Volunteers from Tweed Valley Mountain Rescue Team joined police with helping dozens of stranded drivers and clearing the road.

Snow on A68 leaves up to 100 vehicles stranded
Frosty: Rescuers said there was around five inches of snow on the road 

A spokesman told the BBC: "There were about 70 vehicles stuck south of the border and another 30 on the Scottish side.

"The snow was only four or five inches deep, but it was the speed at which it fell that took everyone by surprise."Severe gales and big waves continue to batter the coast at Aberystwyth


The cold weather is set to intensify this weekend and the Met Office has issued a yellow warning for much of the UK.

Commuters should expect travel disruption as bad weather brings sleet and up to four inches of snow on higher ground. 

The Met Office said Aviemore in Scotland has recorded the most amount of snow, where 13 cms has fallen so far.

Gale-force winds of up to 70mph will continue to batter the country, bringing down power lines and trees.

The Met Office said in a statement: "A cold, showery westerly airstream will stay in place across northern Britain, with a continued threat of travel disruption and difficult driving conditions due to both snow and ice. 

"Whilst winds remain strong, with gales and local severe gales in places at first, they will continue to decrease slowly."

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