Gale force winds and 19 INCHES of snow as Clodagh clobbers Britain

More than a foot and a half of snow is expected to be dumped in Northern Scotland in less than 2 days.

Trees were uprooted across South East England

BRITS are bracing themselves for swirling gales and blizzards as storm Clodagh sweeps across from the Irish Sea.

More than a foot-and-a-half of snow is due to fall across parts of northern Scotland in just 36 hours causing major disruptions for motorists.

England and Wales have both been issued yellow weather warnings as westerly gales sweep in from Atlantic.

Huge waves have been seen hammering the coast and cars have been crushed by uprooted trees as a result of the powerful gusts.

Irish Sea and cross-Channel ferry services are at risk of being affected, with passengers being advised to check before they travel.

Aberystwyth on the Welsh coast was battered by gales and huge waves

Towns across Scotland cancelled their Christmas light switch on celebrations disappointing the people of Irvine, Ayrshire who were expecting an appearance by TOWIE’s James Lock.
Met Office meteorologist Emma Sharples said: “There's a strong westerly wind coming off the Atlantic and there is a strong jet stream at the moment which is part of it.

“When these winds come in a straight line, there's nothing to slow them down, and we are the first place to be hit.

“We have a weather warning in place for all of England and Wales and, although the highest winds will be seen in coastal areas, there will also be winds of up to 55mph inland.

“There is also a band of rain moving southwards tomorrow and behind it there is slightly colder air, meaning the showers will turn wintry through the afternoon on Saturday.”