Met Office warns of ice in parts of Yorkshire after region blanketed in snow

The Met Office has issued a weather warning for ice for today (Friday) in parts of Yorkshire after the blanket of snow yesterday.

The yellow ice warning is in place in Sheffield, Leeds, Bradford, York, Doncaster, Grimsby, Scunthorpe, Scarborough, Bridlington and Northallerton.

The yellow weather warning is in place on Friday, and is then extended as a warning for snow and ice on Saturday.

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The warning is a result of rain, sleet and snow dying out, leaving a risk of icy surfaces and difficult travel conditions.

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Ice warning for Yorkshire

According to the Met Office, people can expect some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces and probably some icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths.

Full Met Office forecast for Yorkshire and the Humber:

Headline: Dry with sunny spells today. Rain and snow Saturday morning.

Today: Another cold day with patchy frost, fog and low cloud during the morning, but also some sunny spells. Remaining dry in the afternoon but becoming increasingly cloudy later. Maximum temperature 2 °C.

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Tonight: A largely dry evening with occasional clear spells. Becoming increasingly cloudy and windy overnight with a band of rain spreading eastwards later, bringing a risk of snow and ice. Minimum temperature -2 °C.

Saturday: Cloudy and windy with rain, sleet and snow, clearing around midday. Snow predominantly on higher ground, but could fall to lower levels in places. Sunny spells and isolated showers thereafter. Maximum temperature 5 °C.

Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday: Sunday and Monday will be largely dry with spells of sunshine. Chilly overnight however, with patchy frost. Cloudy and windy on Tuesday with outbreaks of rain.

How to drive safely in snow

- Slow down

Snow, ice and water on the road reduce grip and, coupled with poor visibility in bad weather, they mean it’s essential that you cut your speed.

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Stopping distances can be 10 times greater in snow and ice so slowing down gives you more time to react to other traffic or hazards on the road ahead.

However, be careful that you don’t drive so slowly that you risk losing momentum. On snow-covered roads and especially on hills this could see you stuck and struggling to get moving again.

- Keep it smooth

As well as keeping your speed down you need to keep your inputs smooth. Sharp acceleration, braking or steering are more likely to cause your car to lose grip, leaving you with no control.

Where you can, try to use engine braking to slow down, that way you’re less likely to skid.

- Leave more space

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With stopping distances seriously increased by slippy conditions it’s vital you leave more space between your car and the vehicle in front.

It’s also important to try and anticipate what other drivers are doing - being properly aware could save you from a crash or being stranded as others grind to a halt. It also means you're less likely to have to brake or steer suddenly.

- Use a high gear

If your car is struggling to find grip, especially when pulling away, trying selecting a higher gear. This should reduce the amount of wheelspin and help you get moving.

- Stay seen

With shorter days and the prospect of rain, fog or snow making visibility worse, it's important to make sure you can see and be seen. Check all your lights work and are clear of snow or ice before setting off.

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Don't wait until it's pitch black to use your headlights and don't just rely on running lights when conditions deteriorate. If it's snowing heavily, dipped beams may actually work better than full beams.

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