Weather in Wakefield: Yellow ice warning issued by Met Office as freezing temperatures hit Wakefield
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice in Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford.
The ice warning is in place throughout the morning, with temperatures dropping to 0C.
During this time, the Met Office has warned of wintry showers and temperatures close to zero which may lead to a few icy surfaces developing.
Drivers should be aware of icy patches on some untreated roads, which could lead to a greater chance of injuries or accidents.
Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford will see the cold weather continue throughout the week, with the dropping temperatures leading to it being “chilly” with “frost and fog patches” expected.
Into the weekend however, the temperature will rise depsite outbreaks of rain.
The outlook for Friday, January 30 to Sunday, February 1 reads: “Winds strengthening overnight, with outbreaks of rain by Friday morning. Staying cloudy and breezy Saturday, with further light rain. Likely drier Sunday, with brighter spells, but still the odd shower.