Shropshire and Mid Wales escaped the worst of the snow – but drivers still faced icy conditions today.

Shropshire was on rush-hour snow alert today as forecasters warned that the journey home could be hit by a fresh artic blast.

Shivering Shropshire and Mid Wales has been warned more snow could be on the way – as temperatures dipped to -6.5C (20F) early today.

Calls were today made for an investigation into how thousands of motorists were left stranded in their vehicles after heavy snow caused chaos at a retail park in Telford.

The big freeze will continue to grip Shropshire for the rest of this week, but there is little chance of more snow over the next few days.

Shropshire was on amber alert today as the county braced itself for snow.

Shropshire was bracing itself for snow as temperatures across Shropshire today plummeted to -8C (17.6F) – the coldest night of the winter.

Shropshire awoke to freezing conditions as sub-zero temperatures were recorded across the county.

Snow could be on its way to Shropshire with forecasters predicting temperatures could plummet as low as -10C (14F) in some parts of the country this week. Arctic winds are to sweep the country.

Shropshire and Mid Wales could be hit by hosepipe bans this su mmer, with the region still worryingly dry despite last week’s floods, the Environment Agency said today.

The first real blast of winter will hit Britain today, leaving the country in the grip of severe frosts and treacherous icy conditions, forecasters warned.

Strong winds will continue to batter the Midlands until the new year, forecasters said today.

Drivers are being warned to watch out for black ice as forecasters predict freezing temperatures and treacherous conditions on county roads.

Up to three inches of snow was expected to fall over high ground in Shropshire and Mid Wales tonight as the first big freeze of winter arrives.

Strong winds are expected to sweep across parts of Shropshire and Mid Wales over the next few days with potential for heavy rain and flooding.

Parts of Britain were braced for more snow, sleet and hail today as the winter cold snap continues to bite.

Snow showers and storm-force winds of up to 80mph are expected to batter parts of the Midlands from tomorrow, weather experts have warned.

The coldest winter for 120 years and a national road salt supply problem ‘severely tested’ Shropshire Council’s winter services.

Drivers will be able use the social media service Twitter to keep up-to-date with Shropshire Council’s gritters should the county see a repeat of last year’s harsh winter.

It was supposed to be a night of ghouls and frights – but this spectacular rainbow illuminating the county’s sky paints a rather different picture.

Trick-or-treaters across Shropshire will enjoy the end of one of the warmest Octobers on record tonight with temperatures expected to be as high as 14C (57F).

Unusually balmy autumn weather could see temperatures soar as high as 27C (80F) in Britain this week, forecasters claimed today.

Parasols will go down and umbrellas hastily put up as the weather takes on a more gloomy outlook across Shropshire and Mid Wales later this week, forecasters said today.

Shropshire-based actor John Challis, best known as TV’s Only Fools And Horses star Boycie, today revealed his biggest wish for Ludlow Festival – dry weather.

Visitor attractions and accommodation providers in Shropshire and Mid Wales were gearing up for a busy bank holiday weekend today with some predicting record-breaking numbers.

The start of British Summer Time takes place tonight with people across the country losing an hour of sleep.

The cost of the coldest Shropshire winter in 114 years was a staggering £37 million, it was revealed today.

Tributes were today paid to a man killed when his car was crushed by a tree uprooted by high winds on the Shropshire border.

Widespread travel chaos caused by some of the severest winter weather for a century left Christmas commuter plans in tatters and swathes of the country paralysed today.

This week has been a dreadful week for many landlords with empty properties, as the cold weather takes its toll writes property blogger Lea Beven.