Swadlincote Area Hit By Heavy Snow With Met Office Warning Of Icy Conditions On Monday

Heavy snow hit the Swadlincote area this morning - and there are warnings of icy conditions tomorrow (Monday).

Snow began falling at around 11am and BBC weather says there will be 'heavy snow and a gentle breeze'.

But the situation will be made worse with temperatures as low as minus six centigrade forecast for tonight.

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning which lasts until midnight tonight (Sunday).

The warning reads: "Snow will bring travel disruption to parts of England and Wales.

• Possible travel delays on roads stranding some vehicles and passengers

• Possible delays or cancellations to rail and air travel

• Some rural communities could become cut off

• Power cuts may occur and other services, such as mobile phone coverage, may be affected

There is a yellow warning of ice for tomorrow morning (Monday).

The Met Office says extra care will need to be taken: "Icy patches will likely cause some travel disruption.

• Some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces

• Icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths."