Map shows where snow an ice warnings are in place across the UK today

A yellow weather warning for ice has been issued across parts of the UK today as a cold snap hits Britain.

Temperatures will drop to 0C between 3am and 9am this morning, leading to icy spells in the East Midlands, North East England, North West England and Yorkshire and Humber.

Forecasters have predicted wintry showers and warned that icy conditions may increase the risk of injuries and accidents on untreated roads and cycle paths.

The Met Office said: ‘Showers will continue through Wednesday and Wednesday night, falling as sleet or hail at times, and possibly as snow over hills for a time.’

Map shows where ice will form today

Drivers and cyclists should keep an eye out for icy conditions as ‘clear spells in between will allow temperatures to fall close to zero,’ the Met Office said.

Untreated surfaces could be particularly hazardous over the Pennines and Peak District this morning.

‘This means that some icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths could develop, meaning people in this area should take extra care on the morning commute before temperatures rise through the morning,’ the forecaster added.

It comes after forecasters have predicted another polar vortex will hit the UK in March – similar to the famous ‘Beast from the East’ in 2018 which saw heavy snow and led to 17 deaths.

Snow fell on parts of central England on Wednesday, including in Birmingham and Cheltenham Racecourse.

Although the Met Office has predicted the middle of March to be unsettled, with spells of rain and strong winds across the UK, Britons enjoyed warm sunny spells over the weekend, with temperatures exceeding those in the Spanish capital of Madrid on Saturday.

Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@metro.co.uk.

For more stories like this, check our news page.