By ITP
Britons brace against cold snap as temperatures plummet
The country’s Met Office cold weather alert remains at Level 3, further snowfall expected

Two dogs play next to Queen’s Mere pond in the snow on Wimbledon common on February 10, 2012 in London, England. The Met Office cold weather alert remains at Level 3 as southern parts of England continue to suffer from cold weather and freezing conditions, with further snowfall overnight. (Getty Images)

A swan paddles in Queen’s Mere pond on Wimbledon common on February 10, 2012 in London, England. The Met Office cold weather alert remains at Level 3 as southern parts of England continue to suffer from cold weather and freezing conditions, with further snowfall overnight. (Getty Images)

A woman walks with her dog through the snow on Wimbledon common on February 10, 2012 in London, England. The Met Office cold weather alert remains at Level 3 as southern parts of England continue to suffer from cold weather and freezing conditions, with further snowfall overnight. (Getty Images)

Enthusiasts skate on a frozen fen in sub-zero temperatures on February 11, 2012 in Sutton, England. Last night the Met Office recorded the coldest temperature so far this winter, -16C, was registered in Holbeach, Lincolnshire with many areas of England experiencing temperatures between -10C and -15C. (Getty Images)

A spider’s web is covered in frost in sub-zero temperatures on February 11, 2012 in Huntingdon, England. Last night the Met Office recorded the coldest temperature so far this winter, -16C, was registered in Holbeach, Lincolnshire with many areas of England experiencing temperatures between -10C and -15C. (Getty Images)

Plants are covered in frost in sub-zero temperatures on February 11, 2012 in Earith, England. Last night the Met Office recorded the coldest temperature so far this winter, -16C, was registered in Holbeach, Lincolnshire with many areas of England experiencing temperatures between -10C and -15C. (Getty Images)

Plants are covered in frost in sub-zero temperatures on February 11, 2012 in Earith, England. Last night the Met Office recorded the coldest temperature so far this winter, -16C, was registered in Holbeach, Lincolnshire with many areas of England experiencing temperatures between -10C and -15C. (Getty Images)