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07
Jan 2021
Weather warning issued for snow and ice tonight
Weather warnings are in place for snow and ice tonight in the Harrogate district as temperatures are set to plunge to minus four degrees centigrade.
The Met Office warning says some disruption to travel is possible due to icy stretches and snow falling.
North Yorkshire County Council gritters have been out but untreated roads could be hazardous.
The council warned in a tweet today the lockdown could make conditions worse;
A yellow warnings is in place from 5pm today until midnight tomorrow. Yellow warnings are less severe than amber and red warnings.
The district has been in the grip of a cold snap since Christmas, which has seen occasional heavy snowfall in places, such as the A59 at Blubberhouses and Kex Gill.
Although it is forecast to stay cold, temperatures are expected to rise slightly over the weekend, bringing some respite from the freezing conditions.
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