MET OFFICE ISSUES SNOW AND ICE WARNINGS FOR UK – Told to prepare for ‘Hazardous Conditions’
Yellow weather warnings have been issued with snow falling in parts of the UK and ice forecast which could lead to “hazardous conditions”.
The Met Office has said roads and railways are likely to be affected, with the warnings issued until Thursday morning which cover parts of Scotland and northeast England.
Snow has already fallen in northern England with North Yorkshire Police on Wednesday warning motorists of road closures “because of snow and ice”.
The A169 is currently closed at White Way Heads/Saltergate Moor, the force said, urging drivers travelling between Pickering and Whitby to use an alternative route.
Coatham Coaches said staff had been out early between Guisborough and Whitby and the main moor road “is passable”, but warned people to take care.
People living in the affected areas have been advised to expect showers that will likely see ice form on untreated surfaces, which may make some roads and pathways hazardous and slippery.
