Met Office issues snow and ice warning for Norfolk and Suffolk

Norfolk and parts of Suffolk are subject to a yellow weather warning for snow and Ice starting in the early hours of Thursday

Snow showers could cause disruption across Norfolk and parts of Suffolk, the Met Office has warned.

A yellow weather warning was in place across the two counties between 01:00 and 12:00 GMT on Thursday.

Travel disruption and icy patches on roads and pavements were likely, the Met Office said.

Arctic winds have seen temperatures fall 5C to 6C below the average for this time of year across the UK. Sleet was expected in coastal areas.

The Met Office has said Norfolk is likely to get the brunt of any snow as it moves south from the north east of England.

The Met Office has warned travel disruption is likely due to snow and sleet

People have been warned that driving conditions may be dangerous due to icy patches on untreated roads and there may be delays to public transport.

Icy conditions on pavements and cycle paths may also lead to dangerous and slippery conditions, the Met Office said.

A spokeswoman said the low temperatures were also due to how long the cold snap had lasted.

She said: "It's due to the prolonged nature of this cold spell, it will have been lasting for quite a few days.

"A build-up of snow, as well, just allows for the temperatures to get colder and colder and we don't often see a cold spell last three to five days."

Sub freezing temperatures were expected until Friday.