Essex to freeze in frosty conditions as ice weather warning given by Met Office

Jodie Bradley

19 November 2024 at 10:38 am·1-min read

Icy roads are expected — -Credit: (Image: PA)

Essex is set to freeze in sub-zero temperatures with a threat of ice in the next 20 hours. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning of ice affecting London & South East England, which impacts the entirety of Essex.

The ice warning is in place from 5pm today (November 19) until 10am tomorrow morning (November 20). The news comes after parts of Essex saw a slight sprinkling of snow and sleet this morning.

The Met Office and UKHSA have also warned that all of the south-east will experience cold weather until 6pm on Saturday (November 23). Temperatures in Essex are set to drop to about -3C this evening, with temperatures above 3C not to be seen untiil Friday November 22, according to BBC Weather.

Rain, sleet and snow will continue to clear southwards across England and Wales with clearing skies to follow. Temperatures are expected to fall below or close to freezing quite widely across the warning area with icy patches forming on untreated freezing surfaces.

The Met Office has warned people to predict some icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths. You should also be wary of injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces.

The warning also says that you should give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary. You should also plan to leave the house at least five minutes earlier than normal to avoid rushing.

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