Snow blizzards are likely to hit several parts of the UK as the country continues to experience days of wintry conditions. According to the latest weather maps from WXCharts, the freezing conditions will go on till Thursday (January 15) as the temperature plummets to -8C in some areas.

Britain, already in the midst of one of its coldest and longest cold snaps in years, is set to endure heavy snowfall and strong winds later Thursday that weather authorities have warned could bring a risk to life.

Temperatures will hover in the low 20s during the snowfall, with gusty west-northwest winds making it feel closer to 22 degrees. By kickoff, skies should be mostly cloudy, with a high near 34 degrees, though the wind chill will make conditions feel like 29, according to AccuWeather.

England’s promising start to the fifth Ashes Test against Australia is curtailed by bad light and rain on the opening day in Sydney.