A freak pressure shift in the upper atmosphere will thrust a surge of Arctic air across the US triggering a spate of warnings for Polar gales and blankets of snow. As the east coast braces for Hurricane Rafael,

According to the Met Office's map, snow could hit parts of Liverpool, Wirral and Knowsley. Sefton should escape the winter weather. There is a chance of power cuts, disruption to road and public transport and the risk of injury from slipping on ice.

THE Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for snow and ice lasting three days as Arctic air brings a minus 2C chill. The alerts are in place across northern parts of Scotland and northern