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Parts of Suffolk have seen snowfall this afternoon as the cold snap continues. People living in the north-east of the county have captured photos of the wintry scenes with more cold weather forecast for the coming days. Snow has been spotted settling in places such as Oulton Broad, near Lowestoft, where these images were taken.
It comes amid a new weather warning from the Met Office for ice which is in place across Suffolk from 4pm this afternoon until 10am tomorrow. With temperatures set to drop to -3C in some parts of the county, the forecaster warned that icy patches are expected to develop on untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths - with a few sleet and snow showers also likely. The alert comes after a previous weather warning for both snow and ice was issued across the county from 6pm yesterday to 12pm today.
A spokesman for the Met Office said: "Plan to leave the house at least five minutes earlier than normal. "Not needing to rush reduces your risk of accidents, slips, and falls." Last week the Met Office said the county could be hit by wintry hazards this week .
Met Office deputy chief meteorologist Rebekah Hicks said: "The whole of the UK is likely to experience a spell of several days of cold, potentially disruptive weather next week. “Warnings for wintry hazards, including snow and ice, are possible, so it’s important to stay up to date with the latest forecast.”.
