The Met Office has issued new weather warnings as the fourth storm in less than two weeks is set to hit parts of the UK with high winds and heavy snow.
For many of us yesterday, February 22, marked a welcome break to the gloomy weather, but the sunshine isn't set to last, with Storm Gladys forecast to bring yet more miserable conditions.
A yellow weather warning issued by the Met Office reveals that 'heavy snow showers are expected, along with very gusty winds'.
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The wind and snow warning, which covers central and western Scotland as well as part of Northern Ireland, also warns of a 'small change of injuries and danger to life' as a result of the potential for flying debris brought about by gales.
The Met Office warning is set to come into force at 1.00pm this afternoon, February 23, and will remain in place overnight until 3.00pm on February 24.
A second yellow warning for wind also covers parts of the west coast, stretching from Dunbar in Scotland down to North Yorkshire in England.
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'Gusty winds and heavy rain' are forecast in much of the rest of the country on Thursday, though the majority of England and Wales is expected to escape the worst of Storm Gladys.
Met Office chief meteorologist Andy Page said, 'As Storm Franklin clears the UK and pushes into the near continent this afternoon the windy conditions will gradually ease and showers become fewer, leaving some dry, sunny weather for many.'
However, a band of rain and strong winds will reach the northwest overnight and this weather front moves south and east through Tuesday, petering out as it does so.'
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The latest forecasts come as more than 100 flood warnings, including two severe 'danger to life' warnings, remain in place across the UK after heavy rainfall brought by Storm Eunice and Storm Franklin caused major flooding along the River Severn.
Major incidents have been declared in Worcestershire, and Shropshire, with residents urged to evacuate from behind flood defences amid fears that the river may overtop the barriers.
'The river still has not peaked and there's still some more stressful hours ahead,' Telford & Wrekin Council leader Shaun Davies warned in an interview with BBC News. 'Some properties have no protection from flood defences and are still under water, and we have evacuated properties behind defences that could be breached while supporting those who have decided to stay put.'
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Hannah Smith