Calderdale set for icy blast overnight as weather warning is issued by the Met Office

Flood warnings have already been issued for the borough after melting snow and rain caused river levels to rise today.

Now the Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice from 3pm today (Monday) into tomorrow morning.

A spokesperson for the Met Office said: "Many areas will be affected by occasional showers of rain, hail, sleet and snow, with clear spells in between leading to frost and icy surfaces.

"Further snow accumulations of 2-6 cm are expected over parts of Scotland, mainly in the west at elevations above 200 m. 1-3 cm may affect higher routes in Northern Ireland and northern England."

The weather forecast

Tonight will remain windy and cold with a frost. Plenty of clear spells, with just a few wintry showers, mainly on hills in the west. Snow melt refreezing giving some icy patches. Minimum temperature -1 °C.

Tomorrow (Tuesday) will be less windy, though cold in a fresh northwesterly breeze. A few snow showers could make their way across from the west, but mostly dry with bright spells. Maximum temperature 6 °C.

Outlook for Wednesday to Friday:

This period looks predominantly cold, with a few snow showers, but some bright spells. Potential for some more general rain or snow to develop at times.