FREEZING conditions will hit parts of Britain this week.

Strong northerly winds, touching gale force, will affect parts of the country on Friday.

According to the Met Office, parts of Wales could be among them.

It is not yet known if Gwent will feel the worst of the cold.

The Met Office report said: "Much colder weather will establish itself across all parts by the end of Friday.

"The cold feel will be exacerbated by strong northerly winds, touching gale force.

"These will blow in plenty of showers, turning wintry, especially across the high ground of northern Britain, but perhaps to lower levels at times.

"Widespread overnight frost is likely, with icy stretches where showers have occurred."