SNOW is expected to hit Sussex today, with as much as 4cm predicted.

Low lying areas of the county could see 1 to 2cm, with 2 to 4cm expected on areas above 100m in elevation.

The Met Office yellow weather warning for snow is in place until midnight.

Rain is expected to move eastwards bringing snow which is likely to settle.

There is a warning it could cause disruption to road, rail and air services as well as interruptions to power supplies and other utilities. 

Tomorrow morning heavy rain and strong winds may prove additional hazards as skies are expected to be clear this evening and tonight there is also potential for widespread ice to form quite rapidly on untreated surfaces.

The Met Office's chief forecaster said: "As a developing area of low pressure moves east across southern Britain today there is potential for rain to turn rapidly to snow as cold air is drawn in.

"However, there remains uncertainty over the track and intensity of this system, meaning that confidence is low in the amount and extent of any snow."