A cold weather alert has been issued for Norfolk as temperatures are expected to drop next week.

The Met Office and UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) say a cold snap will hit the county between Monday, March 6, and Wednesday, March 8.

There is also an "increasing risk" of snowfall in the region next week according to the Met Office. 

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The level 2 alert states: "High pressure is expected to become displaced towards Greenland with a cold north to north-easterly airflow becoming established across the whole of the UK during next week.

"There is the potential for some wintry hazards from frequent snow showers or prolonged spells of snow in places, with low pressure near the North Sea, with impacts more likely across windward coasts in the north and east."

Pensioners and anyone with underlying health conditions have been urged to keep their heating on at least 18C, while people should stay warm and look out for those who are most vulnerable in cold conditions.

The UKHSA said if people can’t heat all the rooms they use, they should heat the living room during the day and the bedroom just before going to sleep.

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People should wear several layers of thinner clothing rather than one thick jumper, it added.

Norfolk County Council has warned people to be careful when out and about due to the likelihood of severe weather conditions.

The snow comes after repeated warnings that a 'Beast from the East 2' may be on the cards.