A cold weather warning is coming into force, as the first flurries of snow are recorded in North Yorkshire.
Widespread cold conditions and some wintry hazards are expected across the county this week.
The UK Health Security Agency has issued a cold weather warning for Yorkshire, running from from 8am today until 8am next Friday.
It comes as the first flurries of snow have been seen on the North York Moors early this morning.
The weather forecast includes more snow showers north of Pickering, and sleet for York on Thursday.
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Temperatures are set to drop to -1°C in York on Thursday night.
Met Office deputy chief meteorologist Dan Holley said: “As Storm Claudia retreats to the south, high pressure to the north west will drive a cold northerly flow from the Arctic across the UK.
“This will bring much colder conditions than of late and, whilst generally drier than recent days, there will also be a risk of wintry hazards, such as snow and ice.
“There will be widespread frosts across the UK, with temperatures dipping as low as minus 7C in places next week, and daytime temperatures staying in single figures across the country.
“Couple this with a brisk northerly wind, and there will be a marked wind chill.
“This will be a notable change in our weather after a prolonged spell of above-average temperatures. People should keep an eye on the forecast in their area as it is possible warnings may be issued for snow and ice at times.”
RAC Breakdown spokesperson Alice Simpson said: “There’s potential for freezing temperatures to make roads hit by heavy rain very slippery with a chance of ice.
“We expect breakdown volumes to be around 10% higher than what’s normal for this time of year, which equates to around 1,000 more people needing our help each day.
“Normal indicators of autumn, like fallen leaves on the road, can also become very hazardous in icy conditions as they create an extra layer between tyres and the road surface, increasing the likelihood of skidding.”
