The Met Office has increased its weather warning for snow from yellow to amber as the ‘Beast from the East’ weather front hits the region.
Heavy snow is expected to descend on Suffolk between 2am and noon on Tuesday, with forecasters predicting it to be the coldest winter since 1991.
While the region has seen flurries of snow this afternoon, showers and longer periods of snow are expected on Tuesday, accompanied by very low temperatures.
The warning has been extended further north into coastal Suffolk and across south east England.
According to the Met Office, there is the likelihood of travel delays on roads, with some stranded vehicles and passengers, as well as delays or cancellations to rail and air travel.
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It has also warned that some rural communities could become cut off and power cuts may also occur.
Other services, such as mobile phones, may be affected.
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Snow and icy cold temperatures are predicted for the whole week in East Anglia, as ‘the Beast from the East’ takes force.
Snow has begun to settle in parts of Suffolk, including in Ipswich.
Forecaster Dan Holley, from Weatherquest, said: “It is one of the snowiest patches of weather we have seen for some time.
“There is a chance we will see more that 5-10cm of snow.”
Forecasters are now warning that the worst of the weather, being dubbed Storm Emma by the Met Office, will reach the UK on Thursday and Friday.
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