A major winter storm began Saturday in the central U.S. and was forecast to move east over the next several days, producing heavy snow, significant ice and frigid temperatures, according to the National Weather Service.

A major winter storm began in the central US on Saturday and was moving east, bringing heavy snow, significant ice and frigid temperatures.

Large parts of the UK will be hit by heavy snow and freezing rain which could lead to disruption this weekend amid two amber weather warnings.

Amber warnings in place as snow and freezing rain hits Britain - Major health warning issued and disruption including travel chaos and power cuts likely as Met Office issues alerts across the country