And PA WeatherCentre forecaster Paul Mott said there could be more snow on the way in the East.
He said: "Across England it is already easing from the West and is turning to sleet and rain.
"But eastern areas will have another few hours of snow, which could perhaps be quite heavy in places such as Newcastle.
"However, it should turn drier overnight, though it will feel very cold."
But he added the worst of the snow should be over, saying: "The conditions for much of the UK should be improving over the next 24 hours.
"The worst of the snow across Scotland is moving away now and it should become a little less cold with occasional drizzle and rain overnight. Across the higher ground in Scotland it could turn icy, with the possibility of some drifting snow."
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