In order to reconnect drivers with their abandoned cars in deep snow and bring electricity back to 2,000 houses in Cumbria, a rescue operation is currently underway.
This week, Scotland, located further north of UK, saw its coldest night since March, with a low of -12.5C (9.5F).
Up to 30 cm of snow, according to the Met Office, fell during the night, trapping many in their cars and requiring them to spend the night in makeshift lodging.
Up to Monday at noon, the Met Office has issued a yellow ice warning for a large portion of northern England, the Midlands, and northern Wales.
This indicates that there may be icy patches on pavement and roads, as well as challenging travel conditions. At the same time, a yellow warning for snow and ice will be in effect in eastern Scotland. There is a forecast for heavy rain on Monday in parts of south-east Wales and southern England.
Police in Cumbria reported a "major incident" on Saturday night following the power outage of approximately 7,000 homes and businesses due to heavy snowfall that rendered the roads impassable. Drivers had no choice but to leave their cars in search of warm places to stay the night.
In southern Cumbria, meteorologist Tom Morgan predicted 20 to 30 centimeters of snowfall, but he issued a warning that these were not official measures.
Although its network had been negatively disrupted, Electricity North West (ENWL) reported that it had managed to restore power to around 5,000 customers on Sunday.
