Residents have been warned to expect snow this weekend, as the Beast from The East makes an unwelcome return. 

The Met Office issued a yellow warning for snow and ice meaning severe weather is possible over the next few days. 

Temperatures are expected to dip to -1 degrees centigrade in Brighton on Saturday night. 

Forecasters said the county should expect snow Saturday morning followed by scattered snow showers through the remainder of the day.

They said the showers may become more prolonged, particularly during the evening.

Met Office meteorologist Alex Burkhill said: "It will be bitterly cold with some snow for many places over the weekend.

"There are some very strong winds, meaning it could feel as low as minus 7 or minus 8 for some people."

More than 70 flights to or from Heathrow Airport on Saturday have been cancelled, mostly on short-haul routes, although British Airways services to New York and Chicago were among those affected.

The cold weather should only last a few days though - by Tuesday, temperatures will be getting back to average for the time of year.

Meteorologist Martin Bowles said the weekend's weather could be dubbed a "mini beast from the east".

He said: "We don't expect anything like the same impact as a result of it, although there will be some snow about."