Stunning pictures show Yorkshire covered in snow as the Met Office issue weather warnings

An amber warning has been issued by the Met Office as snow and ice blankets parts of Yorkshire, with severe winter conditions forecast across parts of the UK.

Six yellow weather warnings for snow and ice are in place, with the latest warnings reaching into Monday, while several amber snow warnings are in place throughout Saturday (Jan 3).

For Yorkshire the Met Office has said around 1-3 cm of snow is likely to accumulate quite widely, with 5-8 cm possible in places, this most likely across the North York Moors.

The snow showers will gradually become lighter and less frequent during Saturday (Jan 3) evening, and move offshore overnight.

Dr Agostinho Sousa, Head of Extreme Events and Health Protection at UKHSA, said: “As the colder weather sets in it is vital to check in on friends, family and neighbours that are most vulnerable.

“The forecast temperatures can have a serious impact on the health of some people, leading to increased risk of heart attacks, strokes and chest infections, particularly for individuals over the age of 65 and those with pre-existing health conditions.”