Flood warning for River Ouse in York ahead of forecast snow

River levels have now peaked in the city centre and are set to start falling in the early hours of Friday (February 13).

But the River Ouse is expected to sit at 3.24m – 1.3m above the top of its normal range – on the Viking Recorder on Thursday.

A flood warning was issued for riverside properties from Lendal Bridge to Millennium Bridge, including King’s Staith, on Thursday.

The Environment Agency said it is “closely monitoring the situation , closing floodgates and operating the Foss Barrier”. 

“Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water,” an Environment Agency spokesperson said. “Act on your flood plan if you have one.”

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The flood warning comes as York braces for a drop in temperatures with snow forecast in the area on Friday.

A yellow warning for snow and ice is in place from 7pm on Thursday until midday on Friday.

The Met Office has forecast rain in York on Thursday afternoon with temperatures dropping to 2C overnight into Friday.

Snow showers have been forecast for Thursday morning until early afternoon.

Saturday is, however, looking clear with sunshine expected, although forecasters do expect temperatures to stay cold between 2C and 4C throughout the weekend.