There is a 90% chance of heavy snow from midday on Friday, in Leeds according to the forecaster.

In Ripon and North Yorkshire, snow is forecast from 1pm.

In Sheffield, snow is forecast from 12 noon, while on the coast, Hull is set to escape with just a mix of sleet showers.

That will turn to sleet elsewhere this afternoon with a mix of showers and cloud for the rest of the day.

It will not be a warm day, with temperatures reaching a maximum of 8 degrees C.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow covering Yorkshire.

What to expect according to the Met Office

Snow affecting higher routes, leading to some travel disruption.

Some roads and railways likely to be affected, leading to longer journey times by road, bus and train.

Separately, there is also a warning for rain.

Heavy rain may lead to some flooding and disruption to transport.

What to expect

Bus and train services probably affected with journey times taking longer

Spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times longer

Flooding of a few homes and businesses is likely

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