Motorists urged to take extra care as further snow and ice warnings issued

Motorists are again being urged to take extra care on the roads as further snow and ice warnings were issued for the region.

By Kirsten Rawlins

Published Dec 30, 2020

Last updated Dec 30, 2020

Yellow warnings remained in place today across Shropshire for snow, while ice warnings were announced for the north of the region, including Oswestry and Newport.

Gallery of reader photos:

Snow in Shareshill and Little Saredon taken by Karen Hilditch

A Marshall steam tractor towing a Ruston portable from Priorslee to Blists Hill in the snow. Pic: Fiona Barraclough.

Squilver, Ratlinghope, by Louise Whitgreave

Wise advice at Shire Barbershop in Whitchurch. Pic: Rebecca Sutton

Evie and Maisie Darrall with dog Monty sledging in Horsehay, Telford. Pic: Nicola Oliver

Snowman family in Priorslee, Telford. Pic: Hannah Powell

Do you want to build a snowman? Ice queens Ruby and Bonnie in Priorslee, Telford. Pic: Hannah Powell

Eleanor, 5, making snow angels in Westhope. Pic: Amy Jane Owen.

The Met Office has forecast snow from 6pm today, through to 2pm tomorrow - warning that some roads and railways are likely to be affected.

Yellow weather warnings for snow and ice have been issued by the Met Office for today across the region

The ice warning is in place from 6pm this afternoon until 10am tomorrow.

Yellow weather warnings for snow been issued by the Met Office for tomorrow across the region

See the latest forecast from The Met Office here:

A flood warning today remains in place for the River Severn at Quatford - with flooding expected and immediate action required.

Meanwhile, flood alerts are in place for the River Sow and River Penk and the River Severn in Shropshire and Worcestershire.

Flood alerts remain in place for the region