A number of North Yorkshire schools are closed again this morning as the cold weather continues.
Temperatures have increased since yesterday, but the whole of the county is covered by a yellow weather warning for ice which runs till 10am.
North Yorkshire Council has issued a list of schools that remain closed or will open late today (Wednesday).
They are:
- St Augustine’s School Scarborough: delayed opening 10am, students can arrive from normal time if needed
- St Peter’s School Scarborough: delayed opening 10am, students can arrive from normal time if needed
- St George’s School Scarborough: delayed opening 10am, students can arrive from normal time if needed
- Scarborough Pupil Referral Service
- Springhead Lady Edith Site
- Northstead Primary School
- Overdale community Primary School
- Wheatcroft CP School
- Filey Junior School
- Cayton School
- Friarage Academy
- St.Martin’s C of E VA Primary School
- Lindhead School
- Brompton & Sawdon CP School
- Woodlands Academy
- Barrowcliff School
- Snainton Primary School
- Newby and Scalby Primary Academy
- Childhaven Nursery School
- Hackness and Wykeham Church of England Schools
An amber cold health alert has been extended in Yorkshire until noon on Sunday, 11 January.
The UK Health Security Agency says this means weather is likely to cause significant impacts across health and social care services, including a rise in deaths particularly for those over 65 with health conditions.
Met Office forecaster Marco Petagna said: “In the ice warnings, be careful of slippery surfaces and potential for injuries, so take care on footpaths.
“Icy patches could affect untreated roads, not all roads and pavements and cycle paths are treated so just be aware that away from major highways there could be icy and slippery conditions for a while tomorrow morning.”
The Met Office has advised those travelling on Wednesday morning to check road conditions, bus and train timetables and amend travel plans if necessary.
A yellow warning means some disruption is possible, such as travel delays, but many people can continue with their daily routine, according to the forecaster.
