Yahoo News Met Office issues 12 hour warning for ice in Surrey
Surrey is set to see its first cold snap this autumn as the Met Office has issued a 12 hour warning of ice. Weather forecasters warned of "temperatures falling below or close to freezing quite widely across the warning area with icy patches forming on untreated freezing surfaces".
The weather warning, which includes Surrey and covers the majority of southern England and the Midlands, is in place between 5pm on Tuesday, November 19 and 10am on Wednesday, November 20.
People should expect "some icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths" and were warned of "injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces". A yellow warning is the third highest of a four tier warning system which the Met Office release when extreme weather conditions are expected.
Temperatures are expected to reach as low as -4C in the early hours of Wednesday across Surrey including Guildford, Woking and Esher. The temperature is expected to rise just above freezing in these areas in the later hours of Wednesday morning. No snow is forecast for the area but some flurries could be possible.
AMet Office spokesperson added: "Keep yourself and your family safe when it is icy. Plan to leave the house at least five minutes earlier than normal. Not needing to rush, reduces your risk of accidents, slips, and falls."
They went onto advise that if you plan on walking somewhere, stick to pavements on main roads where they are generally less slippery in icy conditions, and those who plan on cycling are recommended to stick to main roads which are more likely to be treated. The forecast projects a cold week for everyone across Surrey, with temperatures unlikely to rise above 5C the entire week.
