Derbyshire snow forecast: Met Office issues new snow and ice warning across county

Derbyshire is set for even more snowfall this week after the Met Office issued a new yellow weather warning across central and northern England. The warning is in place from midday on Thursday (November 21) until 10am on Friday.

People have been urged by the forecaster to keep "yourself and your family safe" during the cold weather, which is likely to bring two to five centimetres of snow on ground above 100 metres. A spokesperson for the Met Office said: "Wintry showers are expected to gradually move south this afternoon, then feeding inland from the Irish Sea and North Sea coasts at times this evening and overnight, especially through the Cheshire Gap to affect parts of the Midlands and north Wales.

"Where these occur, two to five centimetres of fresh snow is possible, with this most likely on ground above 100m. Icy stretches are expected to form on untreated surfaces during Thursday evening and overnight into Friday morning as temperatures drop below freezing, especially following any showers.

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"If you need to make a journey on foot, try to use pavements along main roads, which are likely to be less slippery. Similarly, if cycling, try and stick to main roads which are more likely to have been treated."

It comes after meteorologists named a deep area of low pressure that will bring impacts to large parts of the UK this weekend. Storm Bert will reach the UK on Saturday, November 23, and is expected to bring heavy rain and snow together with strong winds.

A yellow weather warning is in place across most of the UK over the weekend, and an amber warning is in place in the Scottish Highlands. A Met Office spokesperson added: "Outbreaks of rain will spread northeastwards on Saturday, preceded by a spell of snow across parts of northern England and Scotland.

"Whilst snow will become increasingly confined to higher elevations with time, there is the chance of a transient period of snow to low levels in some areas, with perhaps as much as five to 10 centimetres accumulating in places, especially the Vale of York, before turning back to rain. Temporary snow accumulations of 10-20 centimetres are possible on ground above 150m, with perhaps as much as 20-40 centimetres above 300m."

What if you need to drive somewhere?

Icy, wintry weather can cause delays and make driving conditions dangerous, follow these few simple steps to prepare before journeys:

• Plan your route.

• Check for delays and road closures.

• Leave more time to prepare and check your car before setting off.

• Check wipers, tyres and screen wash.

• Pack essentials in your car (warm clothing, food, drink, blanket, torch).

• Take a fully charged mobile phone

• Pack an in-car charger.