Greater Manchester braces for travel disruptions as Met Office issues 'snow and ice' warning - here's when

The Met Office has issued a yellow snow and ice warning affecting North West England on Friday (January 2) from midnight to noon, with ‘some travel disruption expected due to snow and ice’.

Met Office goes on to explain, “an area of sleet and snow is expected to move south-eastwards across parts of England and Wales, lasting approximately 2 or 3 hours in any one place.

“Where snow falls, 1 or 2cm is likely for some and perhaps as much as 5cm snow possible in a few spots, especially higher ground of north Wales and northwest England.

“Icy patches will also develop quickly as sleet snow clears.”

The local authorities affected by the snow and ice warning include:

- Cheshire East

- Cheshire West and Chester

- Greater Manchester

- Halton

- Warrington

And could expect:

Some roads and railways likely to be affected with longer journey times by road, bus and train services

- Some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces

- Probably some icy patches on untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths

For guidance and more information on precautions to stay safe during the weather warning, visit the Met Office website.