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Forecasters have warned that fog could spread across much of the UK, causing flight cancellations and train disruptions.
Met Office experts have warned of yellow weather across south-west and central England, the Midlands and parts of Yorkshire and the Humber until late Thursday morning.
The forecaster said fog is expected to become thicker in some areas, with visibility less than 100 meters.
By dawn on Thursday, some of the fog is expected to thin and become low over parts of southern England and the south-east Midlands, but in a corridor from south-west England through the Midlands to Lincolnshire and Yorkshire. It is expected to last until late morning.
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Forecasters warned motorists to check how their fog lights are turned on and make sure they are working before setting off in the morning.
In Lincolnshire, a football match between Boston United and Southend United was called off after seven minutes due to heavy fog.
The new year brought widespread disruption to many people's lives with the storm and subsequent ice and snow.
Edinburgh's New Year's Eve celebrations have been canceled due to heavy rain and strong winds.
Heavy rain caused flooding across the UK, with a major disaster declared in Greater Manchester on New Year's Day.
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And last week's heavy snowfall caused travel disruption on Britain's roads and airstrips.
Britain experienced its coldest January night in 15 years, with temperatures dropping to -18.7 degrees Celsius in a village in northern Scotland.
As the snow and ice melted, Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service announced a major incident with widespread flooding.
Crews freed submerged cars and rescued residents from flooded homes, saving at least 17 people.
A major incident was also declared in Lincolnshire on Monday afternoon as emergency services rescued children stranded at a flooded school in Edenham.
In North Yorkshire, the body of a man was discovered in floodwaters in Beale, near Eggborough and Knottingley.
Hundreds of schools were closed and flood warnings were issued as snow and ice warnings were issued across most of the UK.
Manchester Airport has temporarily closed its runway due to heavy snow.
Heavy rain and melting snow caused flooding, resulting in the closure of major roads and railroads.
