Yorkshire coast set for wintry weather as yellow weather warnings forecast

The warnings are for snow and ice and are in place for Whitby on Monday March 6 and Tuesday March 7, and Scarborough and Bridlington on Tuesday March 7.According to the Met Office, there will be frequent snow showers causing further disruption in places.

On Monday, March 6, light rain has been forecast which will turn to sleet by the evening.

On Tuesday March 7, snow is expected from midnight until 12 noon, and minus temperatures are expected.

There is a small chance of travel delays on roads, along with delayed or cancelled rail travel.

There is a slight chance that some rural communities could become cut off, and a small chance of injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces.

There is also a small chance that power cuts will occur and other services, such as mobile phone coverage, may be affected.

Gritting information and salt box refill requests can be found online at the North Yorkshire County Council website.