Icy conditions have already caused disruption across the country this weekend, with football matches called off and horse racing events cancelled.
"There is a good chance that power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage".Freezing rain is rare and the phenomenon is not often seen in the UK, according to the Met Office.
Most League Two matches were also ruled out after inspections, with only two of 11 games - at Leyton Orient and Barrow - unaffected. A level three cold weather alert has been issued by the UK Health Security Agency, covering all of England until midnight on Sunday. "Add to this the risk of rain falling on to frozen surfaces, and strong winds over upland areas of northern Britain, bringing blizzard conditions, and this could be a day to avoid travelling in some areas, although the snow should turn to rain later.
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