The cold snap leaving frosty conditions across Berkshire is due to last into the weekend - but sunnier and warmer weather is on the horizon. 

The Met Office is predicting temperatures to dip to zero degrees overnight on Thursday. 

The freezing conditions will begin around 6pm today - and won't warm to one degrees until around 1am on Friday. 

Temperatures are set to peak at about six degrees tomorrow around midday.

But they'll plunge back to freezing around 11pm tomorrow, staying frosty during the early hours of Saturday. 

Warmer weather of around 13 degrees is expected during daylight hours across Saturday and Sunday.

But it's also due to be a rainy weekend. 

Showers are forecast from 6am on Saturday, and it will remain rainy until around 3pm on Sunday. 

Sunny skies will return around 8am on Monday. 

Earlier in the week, weather reports predicated that Reading and surrounding areas could be hit with snow today - but the prediction has shifted due to conditions changing. 

Fresh warnings for snow and ice across the rest of the UK have been issued by the Met Office as Arctic air continues to dominate the UK’s weather.

A spokesperson from the weather agency said: "A northerly airflow is continuing to subdue temperatures for the UK, with sub-zero figures likely for many over the next few nights and low single figures in the day for many.

"A number of Met Office National Severe Weather Warnings have been issued for snow and ice, with the highest accumulations of snow likely over high ground in Scotland, but still providing some disruption at lower levels at times. Snow is also likely in parts of the southwest through Thursday."

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service has advised residents on how to stay safe during the cold and icy weather. 

A representative from the fire service said: "We have some more cold weather advice as the temperatures drop this week: Keep heaters away from curtains and furniture, and never use them to dry clothes.

"Always unplug electric blankets and heaters before going to bed or leaving your property

"Never use hot water bottles in the same bed as an electric blanket, even if switched off."