Drivers urged to pack 'six items' in car boot before Saturday morning arrives

Drivers have been urged to put a kit of six items in their car before Saturday - as the UK faces fresh snowfall. Aleksandrs Buraks, Head of Growth at the vehicle rental firm DiscoverCars.com, recommended: "Drivers should put together a breakdown kit.

"You can easily store your kit in the boot of your car to make sure you always have these items to hand should you need them. Some of the key items to include are ice scrapers for the windscreen and jump leads in case your car’s battery dies."

He added: "To help keep yourself warm, keep a set of spare clothes and blankets in your boot, as well as walking boots in case you need to leave your vehicle in bad weather. You should also make sure you have a fully stocked first aid kit, including cleansing wipes, bandages, plasters and dressings for wounds and burns, so you are equipped to deal with any minor injuries."

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The kit should feature ice scrapers, jump leaders, clothes, blankets, boots, and a first aid kit. He explained: "When driving in bad weather, snow and ice can make it harder for your car to maintain a good level of grip on the road, so you should drive more slowly in these conditions. You can also shift into a higher gear for better control.

"Wind, rain and fog come with extra risks for drivers - if you’re making a journey in these weather conditions, manage your speed while keeping overtaking to a minimum, as your visibility will be affected." Storm Bert is also expected to bring heavy rain through Saturday and Sunday, especially in southern and western parts of the UK.

Storm Bert is quite slow moving and only really clears from Monday. The start of the week will continue to be unsettled, with strong winds and showers in the forecast. Although temperatures will be around average for most places, strong winds mean it will feel rather cold.