Ice warning as cold weather forecast for Shropshire
Cold weather is set to bring the risk of ice on Shropshire’s roads over the next few days following an unseasonably mild winter.
The Met Office this morning issued a "Yellow Warning of Ice" for the county as temperatures are set to drop from today.
Temperatures are likely to be below average this weekend and through next week, bringing the longest spell of colder weather so far this winter.
Issuing its "yellow" warning, the Met Office said: "Icy stretches are expected to form on untreated surfaces, especially in places affected by showers. The showers will fall as snow above about 250 metres, but there may be temporary slush deposits to lower levels. The public should be aware of possible travel disruption."
Chris Tubbs, Chief Forecaster at the Met Office, said: "At the moment we have a high pressure system over eastern Europe trying to push cold air in from the east, while milder Atlantic air is trying to push in from the west.
"The colder air is set to win over the next few days, bringing a risk of snow to western areas on Monday morning. Looking further ahead into February, there is uncertainty over how this finely balanced situation will play out, with colder conditions more likely to dominate but milder weather could still return."
Weather Forecast
An area of showers will clear southeastwards this afternoon and evening, clearing skies allowing a widespread frost to form. This will lead to a risk of ice on roads though into tomorrow morning.
Temperatures are predicted to drop to between -1C and -5C in Shropshire overnight.
The weekend is expected to remain rather cold with overnight frosts it is marginal as to whether the region will see temperatures of 2C or less over a 48 hour period.
A spell of more persistent rain, sleet and snow is possible later on Sunday and into Monday although snow is most likely over the hills only.
From later on Monday there is an increasing chance of cold but mostly dry conditions setting in.
