Met Office issues ice warning for Plymouth

The alert will be in force from Thursday evening until Friday

Author: Chris BakerPublished 7th Jan 2021

A yellow weather warning for ice has been issued for Plymouth.

The Met Office forecasts sleet and snow across parts of the region, particularly on higher ground.

It is in force from 5.00pm on Thursday evening until 23.59pm on Friday night.

We are being warned to watch out for slippery surfaces and ice patches on untreated roads.

"Showers, a mixture of rain sleet and snow, are expected to fall onto frozen surfaces leading to icy stretches forming. In addition, a more persistent spell of rain and hill snow is likely to spread south across northern England and north Wales during Thursday evening and night.

"Whilst ice is expected to be the main hazard, snow is likely in place too. Snow is most likely to fall over The Pennines, North York Moors and the high ground of Wales, with 1-3 cm possible here.

"Elsewhere, whilst some snowfall is possible, accumulations are likely to be slight and temporary."

Met Office

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