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The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice across Norfolk. The warning is in place for the vast majority of the county from 6pm today until 12pm tomorrow. With temperatures set to drop to -5c overnight, the forecaster warned that snow and ice may lead to difficult travelling conditions, with icy patches developing on untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths.
A map showing the area affected by the weather warning (Image: Met Office) Roads and railways are likely to be affected and there is a higher risk of injuries due to slips and falls on icy surfaces. READ MORE: Warning of possible 'rise in deaths' as week-long cold weather alert issued Some short-term loss of power and other services is also likely. A spokesman for the Met Office said: "Snow showers will develop during Tuesday evening and continue overnight into Wednesday morning, initially in the north of the area before spreading south later in the night.
"The showers may be heavy at times and accompanied by lightning. "Some lying snow is likely with 2-3 cm in places and a risk of 10 cm or more over higher ground. Ice will readily form on untreated surfaces.
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