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Forecasters have issued a new 31-hour snow warning for all of Derbyshire.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather advisory for both snow and ice and is urging people to be careful.
The warning will go into effect at 5 pm today, Thursday, January 7, and will last until 11.59 pm on Friday, January 8.
It will cover the entire county, including low-lying and urban areas such as Derby, Long Eaton, Swadlincote, and Chesterfield.
The new warning comes as temperatures are expected to stay above freezing overnight and into Friday.
The Weather Bureau forecasts a mix of sleet and rain in lower areas of the county Friday morning, and this precipitation is likely to turn to ice when it hits the ground.
Meanwhile, higher parts of the county, such as Buxton and the Peak District, could see snow Thursday night through Friday morning.
These conditions have the potential to cause problems on roads, sidewalks, and bike lanes, especially where they have not been addressed.
On its website, the Met Office said the warning had been extended and expanded after more up-to-date forecasts arrived.
(Image: Met Office)
“The rains, a mix of sleet and snow, are expected to fall on icy surfaces, causing icy patches to form,” he said.
Also, a more persistent streak of rain and snow in the hills is likely to move south across northern England and north Wales into Thursday afternoon and evening.
“This will then gradually move into parts of central and south-west England and south-east Wales on Friday. While ice is expected to be the most widespread hazard, snow is likely in some places as well.”
“Snow is more likely to fall on The Pennines, North York Moors and the highlands of Wales and South West England, with 2-5cm possible here.
“Elsewhere, although some snow may fall, the accumulations are likely to be mild and temporary.
“It is also likely that icy fog patches will persist and may constitute an additional hazard with visibility areas of less than 100 m at times.”
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