Weather warning issued across Norfolk amid risk of snow showers

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice across Norfolk amid a risk of sleet and snow showers.

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The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice across Norfolk. The warning is in place for the vast majority of the county from 4pm this afternoon until 10am tomorrow. With temperatures set to drop to -2C, 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.

A map showing the areas affected by the 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. Some short-term loss of power and other services is also likely. The alert comes after a previous weather warning for both snow and ice was issued across Norfolk from 6pm yesterday to 12pm today.



READ MORE: Gritters head out on Norfolk roads as snow and ice forecast 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.".