THE Met Office has issued a severe weather for today because of ice on the roads and is warning drivers to “be prepared”.

Following yesterdays snowfall, the weather experts are advising Londoners to be aware of ice on the roads today and to drive more slowly than usual.

The severe weather warning is expected to end tomorrow when temperatures are predicted to rise slightly to about 4oC - still below the average temperature for this time of year of 8oC.

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