The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for ice across the county, with temperatures plummeting to near zero on Sunday evening.

Forecasters are expecting 'small amounts of snow' to fall in Buckinghamshire and Berkshire from 3pm tomorrow (January 8) until 3am in the early hours of Wednesday morning. 

It comes as an amber cold health alert has been issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) meaning the impact of the weather is likely to be felt across the health service for an extended period of time.

Dr Agostinho Sousa, head of extreme events and health protection at UKHSA, said: “With the Met Office forecasting drops in temperature across the United Kingdom into next week, it is important to check in on the wellbeing of those most vulnerable to the cold.”

The Met Office yellow weather warning states: “Parts of southern Britain are likely to see some snow showers during Monday afternoon and the first part of the night.

"Most places will see little or no lying snow, but 1-2 cm may settle in one or two places, mostly over high ground. In addition, some icy surfaces are possible for a time.

"However, the chance this reduces by dawn on Tuesday as snow showers clear to the west and surfaces dry out."

Residents can expect 'some icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths.

There is also a warning for 'some injuries from slips and falls on icy or snowy surfaces.'