Map shows where in Merseyside will be hit by snow

Snow and ice is set to hit Merseyside later this week. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning which is in place from 7pm on Monday, November 18 to 10am on Tuesday, November 19.

Forecasters said an area of snow "may bring disruption" during Monday night and Tuesday morning. The Met Office said people can expect a small chance power cuts will occur and other services, such as mobile phone coverage, may be affected.

The warning covers most of Merseyside apart from the coastal areas such as Hoylake, Formby and Southport. Below is a map showing where the snow and ice will hit the region. It also covers the North West, North East, West Midlands and parts of Scotland.

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Snowy, wintry weather can cause delays and make driving conditions dangerous, so to keep yourself and others safe: plan your route, checking for delays and road closures, amending your travel plans if necessary; if driving, leave more time to prepare and check your car before setting off; make sure you have essentials packed in your car in the event of any delays (warm clothing, food, water, a blanket, a torch, ice scraper/de-icer, a warning triangle, high visibility vest and an in-car phone charger).

Chief Meteorologist, Andy Page, said “We have issued yellow warnings for snow and ice as cold weather moves in from the north. This brings snow showers and some ice to parts of Scotland on Sunday night, and then the potential for a spell of snow to lead to disruption to some transport routes across a central swathe of the UK on Tuesday morning.

"Gusty winds in the east also remain a potential hazard. Updates to the warnings for wintry hazards are likely so it is important to stay up to date with the latest forecast”

In addition to the severe weather warnings, a Cold Health Alert has been issued by the UKHSA which provides alerts for the health sector in England. The alert covers the Midlands and North of England from Sunday morning through to Thursday.