Yellow warning for snow and ice

A yellow weather warning has been issued for snow across Herefordshire, Monmouthshire, Gloucestershire, Shropshire and Worcestershire.

Forecasters at the Met Office say snow could cause disruption this evening until early Saturday.

Showers will continue at times across many areas, these largely of rain and sleet at low levels.

1-3 cm could accumulate at low levels but as much as 5-10 cm of additional snow may accumulate at higher levels.

Clear skies between showers will also bring the threat of ice.

The warning will be in force from 4pm today until 10:30am on Saturday.