North Yorkshire weather warning for heavy snow showers

The yellow weather alert has been put in place from the early hours of Saturday, January 3, at midnight until 11.59pm.

Around 1-3cm of snow is likely to accumulate quite widely, with 5-8cm possible in places, most likely across the North York Moors, according to the forecaster.

What to expect for snow and ice weather warning in North Yorkshire

Cold arctic air from the north will bring snow showers for some to start the new year. What happens during the first full week of January is still uncertain.

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The Met Office has warned those affected by the latest yellow weather warning for snow and ice this weekend should expect the following:

• Some roads and railways likely to be affected with longer journey times by road, bus and train services
• Some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces
• Probably some icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths

The forecaster adds: “Snow showers are expected to spread further inland in the early hours of Saturday, becoming frequent and perhaps heavy at times.

“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 evening, and move offshore overnight.

How to drive safely in snow and ice

“Icy patches will also form, particularly during Saturday evening where roads have potentially been left wet from partially thawed snow during the daytime.”

North Yorkshire areas affected by Met Office snow and ice weather warning

Just some of the areas in North Yorkshire that have been included in Saturday’s yellow weather warning for snow and ice (at the time of writing) are:

• Whitby
• Scarborough
• Pickering
• Filey
• Malton

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The Met Office advises: “Snowy, wintry weather can cause delays and make driving conditions dangerous. Keep yourself and others safe by planning your route, giving yourself extra time for your journey. Check for road closures or delays to public transport and amend plans if necessary.

“If driving, make sure you have some essentials in your car in the event of any delays (e.g., warm clothing, food, water, a blanket, a torch, ice scraper/de-icer, a warning triangle, high visibility vest and an in-car phone charger).”

Keep up to date with the weather forecast where you are on the Met Office’s website.