Cumbria recorded the coldest temperature in England on Wednesday evening as the cold snap continues.
Shap was the coldest place in the country at minus 11.2 degrees with temperatures set to drop further.
A temperature of minus 16 degrees would be the lowest recorded in January in the UK for 15 years, since minus 22.3 degrees was logged in Altnaharra in the Highlands on January 8 2010, according to Met Office data who said that minus 16C could be reached on Thursday night.
A frozen Hammond’s Pond in Upperby, Carlisle. (Image: Supplied) The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has extended its cold weather health alert for all of England until Sunday.
Amber alerts have been extended and will now run until January 12, meaning a rise in deaths is likely, the agency said.
Dr Agostinho Sousa, head of extreme events and health protection at the UKHSA, said: “We are extending the duration of our Cold-Health Alert, since the Met Office are forecasting that the low temperatures we are seeing will continue further into this week, with snow and icy conditions likely to persist.
“This weather can have a serious impact on the health of some people, including those aged 65 and over and those with pre-existing health conditions, and it is therefore vital that we continue to check in on friends, family and neighbours that are most vulnerable.
Snowy scenes on Helvellyn (Image: Fell Top Assessors) “These people could be more at risk of heart attacks, stroke and chest infections as a result of cold temperatures.”
Despite the freezing temperatures, people have been out both working and enjoying the conditions.
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Each day, the fell top assessors have been climbing up Helvellyn in order to report back on the conditions at the top whilst also enjoying the stunning scenery.
Cumberland Council’s gritters have been out in force across the region trying to ensure as many roads can remain open as possible.
The chilly temperatures are set to continue towards the weekend before conditions become milder as next week begins.