A grouse sits on a post in Northumberland, as Britain had its coldest night of the year with vast swathes of the country falling below freezing. Picture: PA
THE Met Office has issued a 'yellow' weather warning for today and tomorrow.
The warning is in place from 4pm this afternoon until 11am on Wednesday.
"There is a risk of icy patches this evening as outbreaks of rain, sleet or hill snow spread east and fall onto frozen ground. Breezy and clearer conditions will follow. Minimum temperature 0 °C," say the Met Office.
📣A yellow severe weather warning for❄️ ice❄️ has been issued by the @metoffice across our region from 4pm today until 11.00am tomorrow morning. #StaySafe✅ #SlowDown ☑️ #DriveToArrive✔️🚘 pic.twitter.com/vBWvckDPdk
— CDD Fire and Rescue (@CDDFRS) December 12, 2017
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