As temperatures drop overnight, there is an increased risk of ice forming.
Parts of Cambridgeshire have been placed under a yellow weather warning for ice by the Met Office. The warning will be in place from 6pm on Monday (February 16) and will be lifted at 10am on Tuesday (February 17).
Clear skies following a period of rain and sleet can lead to patches of ice forming. The areas covered by the warning include Peterborough, Ely, and Cambridge, as temperatures are set to fall to around 1C overnight.
People in these areas could be at risk of some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces. It is likely there will be some icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements, and cycle paths.
If you need to leave the house when the warning is in place, you should leave at least five minutes earlier than normal to avoid rushing, according to the Met Office. This will reduce your risk of accidents, slips, and falls.
If you are travelling by car, you should check road conditions before setting off on your journey. You should also check bus and train timetables for any delays if using public transport.
A spokesperson for the Met Office said: “Areas of rain, sleet, and hill snow will move southeastwards through Monday evening and night before clearing to the North Sea. Whilst some patchy accumulations of snow will be possible, more especially on ground above 150-200 m elevation, ice will be a greater hazard as temperatures fall fairly quickly once showers clear away.
“In addition, a period of strong northwesterly winds are also likely along some North Sea coasts later in the night and into Tuesday morning.”
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