Met office weather warning for snow and ice on Teesside - here's when and where

The Met Office has issued a weather warning for snow and ice on Teesside.

The forecasters have been predicting a layering of the white stuff since the weekend - with not a flake yet fallen on Teesside. However, the experts believe Tuesday evening, overnight into Wednesday morning, is when we can expect it.

A Yellow warning for the North East, including Middlesbrough, Stockton, Redcar and Cleveland, Hartlepool and Darlington - has been put in place from 6pm Tuesday to midday on Wednesday. It warns members of the public and motorists of snow and ice potentially causing difficult travelling conditions.

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What to expect

• Some roads and railways likely to be affected with longer journey times by road, bus and train services

• Probably some icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths

• Some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces

• Some short term loss of power and other services is likely

Snow showers will develop during Tuesday evening and continue overnight into Wednesday morning, initially in the north of the area before spreading south later in the night. The showers may be heavy at times and accompanied by lightning. Some lying snow is likely with 2-3cm in places and a risk of 10cm or more over higher ground. Ice will readily form on untreated surfaces, the Met Office says.

What should I do?

Snowy, wintry weather can cause delays and make driving conditions dangerous. Keep yourself and others safe by planning your route, giving yourself extra time for your journey. Check for road closures or delays to public transport and amend plans if necessary.

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.

If driving, make sure you have some essentials in your car in the event of any delays (e.g., warm clothing, food, water, a blanket, a torch, ice scraper/de-icer, a warning triangle, high visibility vest and an in-car phone charger).

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.

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