Sussex warned to expect snow and ice

The Met Office has issued the first of two yellow warnings for the county to be in place from 4pm today (Friday, January 22) until 10am on Saturday (January 23).

Another yellow warning, also for snow and ice, has been issued for the whole of Sussex from 3am on Sunday (January 24) to 6pm on Sunday.

In relation to today’s weather warning, the Met Office said snow and ice may cause travel disruption on Friday and early Saturday.

People were told to expect some icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths, increasing the likelihood of accidents and injuries; and some roads and railways to be affected by snowfall, with longer journey times by car as well as bus and train services.

On Sunday, the Met Office said, a band of rain will turn to snow as it spreads eastwards leading to possible transport disruption.

Motorists were told to expect delays to journeys and icy patches on untreated roads.