Snow and ice warning for parts of the East of England and Midlands.

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for snow and ice from Friday 00:00 to 12:00 GMT for parts of the East of England and the Midlands.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice for Friday between 00:00 and 12:00 GMT. The alert covers parts of the East of England and the Midlands, including Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Essex and Northamptonshire. An area of sleet and snow is expected to move south‑east across England, and falls in any one place are likely to be brief. Reported accumulations are generally small, though a few higher areas could see slightly more. What was announced: - The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice for Friday 00:00–12:00 GMT. - The affected counties include Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Essex and Northamptonshire. - Sleet and snow are expected to move south‑east and generally pass through a location in about two to three hours. - Small accumulations are reported, with slightly higher totals possible on higher ground. Summary: The warning is for a short period early on Friday and is expected to bring brief sleet or snow to the listed areas. Some roads and services could be affected for a short time. For now, we'll stick to the confirmed facts.