A YELLOW weather warning has been issued across parts of Cumbria - as the Met Office says there is a 'small chance of disruption' from snow and ice.

The Met Office has issued the yellow weather warning for snow and ice across Cumbria from 10am Monday until 10am on Tuesday saying there will be 'a small chance of disruption from snow and ice'.

The weather warning is in place for part of central, eastern and southern Cumbria.

The forecast says: "Spells of rain, sleet and snow are likely during Monday and overnight into Tuesday morning. The most likely scenario is for most of the snow to fall on high ground, with 5 to 10 cm possible above 300 metres and perhaps as much as 15 to 20 cm above 400 metres. There is a small chance of snow settling at lower levels, where 5 to 10 cm would prove much more disruptive, but this is very uncertain.

"As rain, sleet and snow clear on Tuesday morning, ice may form on untreated surfaces."

What to expect: 

  • There is a small chance that power cuts will occur and other services, such as mobile phone coverage, may be affected
  • A small chance that untreated pavements and cycle paths become impassable
  • There is a slight chance that some rural communities could become cut off
  • There is a slight chance that bus and train services may be delayed or cancelled, with some road closures and longer journey times
  • A small chance of injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces
  • There is a small chance of travel delays on roads with some stranded vehicles and passengers, along with delayed or cancelled rail and air travel