BREAKING Deep freeze weather warning issued as temperatures set to plummet
A yellow weather warning has been issued across Lancashire and Cumbria with heavy rainfall and plummeting temperatures expected to lead to icy surfaces.
The Met Office has issued the warning, in place from 10pm tonight until 10am tomorrow, amid fears that icy surfaces could lead to walkers and motorists suffering injuries. The latest warning comes after one was issued for heavy rain which is in place until noon today. The new warning, which covers Lancashire and Cumbria, gives advice on how to take care when walking or cycling on icy surfaces. Cumbria is expected to be worst hit given its higher ground level.According to the forecaster, there tis the possibility of snow on higher ground and motorists shout avoid travelling in areas affected. Driving conditions are expected to remain difficult throughout the night.
A spokesperson for the Met Office said: "Frequent showers, falling as snow above around 400 metres with accumulations of 5-10 cm across the Southern Uplands, will gradually ease overnight with clear spells developing across northern Scotland initially, extending further south towards the end of Saturday night.
"This will allow wet surfaces to fall below freezing leading to some icy stretches on untreated surfaces."
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