Arctic temperatures set to stay with us throughout the month.

It may be the new year, but don’t put those thick coats away just yet, as the coldest winter in three decades rages on.

The Met Office is reporting the freezing temperatures in Lincolnshire will continue throughout January, plummeting to lows of -5°C, with snow showers expected this morning Tuesday 5 January.

Spokesman for the Met Office Sarah Holland said: “It’s going to continue to be very cold, with severe night frosts and occasionally strong winds.

“The end of the week and the weekend is expected to continue very cold with widespread frost, severe in places, and perhaps extreme in some rural spots.”

The Met Office has also issued severe weather warnings for tomorrow Wednesday 6 January.

In light of the arctic weather conditions, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is urging Lincolnshire residents to take extra care both in and out of their homes.

Spokesman Carl Christopher explained: “If you are a pedestrian, pavements can be a particular problem. It’s important to wear sensible footwear, and take extra care and time on your journey.

“Try to walk on the streets which have been subjected to the sun where the ice has melted more, and avoid being out in the cold all the time.

“If you are a driver on the roads, it’s worth considering if your potential journeys are really necessary.

“The key factor to remember though is speed. Make sure to travel at a speed where you can stop in a distance you can see to be clear.

“It’s also worth thinking about the elderly in these conditions. If you were ever going to pay them a visit, do it now. We would always encourage family and friends to look after their elderly relatives, and check that their homes are warm enough and that they can get in touch if needs be.”

The weather conditions posed particular problems for workers, with many returning to work yesterday after the Christmas holidays.

Even Lincolnshire’s own Red Arrows were affected, with the icy weather forcing them to rearrange their training.

Squadron Leader Ben Murphy, Officer Commanding and Team Leader of the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, said: “We returned to work yesterday and were due to fly to Royal Air Force Valley in North Wales to do some simulator training.

“However, the runway here is covered in snow and, with possibly more bad weather on the way, we may not be able to fly until Thursday.”

He added: “We are used to bad weather here at RAF Scampton – we had the same problem with the snow last year.”