Yellow weather warning issued as snow and ice is set to hit Chesterfield this evening
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A yellow weather warning has been issued for snow and ice in Chesterfield and across Derbyshire this evening (January 22) and early Saturday (January 23) as a meteorologists predict the cold conditions to cause further travel disruptions.
It comes as some roads remain closed across the country due to flooding caused by Storm Christoph in Matlock, Heanor and Bakewell – after schools were forced to close from snowfall last week.
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Hide AdA yellow weather warning is in place across the town as temperatures drop to 2°C tonight, with the Met Office forecasting icy patches to form on untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths, increasing the likelihood of accidents.
Roads and railways are also likely to be affected by the snowfall forecast for today and tomorrow morning, with longer car journey times and delays to bus and train services.
Cold weather will continue on Saturday with cloud cover throughout the day and some sunny intervals, while temperatures will remain low, ranging from 3°C to -1°C.
The snow showers are expected to bring between 1 to 3cm of snowfall in places, which will accumulate at low levels mostly across parts of the East Midlands, northern England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
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Hide AdHowever around 5 to 10cm of the white stuff could fall in higher areas across Derbyshire, while clear skies between snow showers will also bring the threat of ice.
Drivers are encouraged to only travel for essential reasons and to plan for additional time to complete journeys as ice and snow will create dangerous road conditions.
Met Office Chief Meteorologist, Paul Gundersen, said: “Colder air is now established across the UK as Storm Christoph moves away into the North Sea, and gale force winds will impact the northeast of the country.
“There are three National Severe weather warnings in place, two in north and east Scotland, one for rain and one for snow valid until noon on Friday, and an ice warning cover western Scotland, north west England, Northern Ireland and much of Wales, valid until 10 am Friday.”