A WEATHER warning has been issued for Tuesday with ice and snow expected to hit the Tyne Valley.
The yellow weather warning for ice will be in place between 12am and 12pm on Tuesday, with temperatures expected to drop to -3 C overnight.
The Met Office has said ice will form on some surfaces overnight into Tuesday morning across much of the UK.
It also warns that a brief spell of wet snow is possible on high ground of southern Scotland, northern England and north Wales.
Forecasters are advising people that icy surfaces could cause slips and falls, with ice forming on some roads, pavements and cycle paths.
Meanwhile some roads and railways could be affected with longer journey times by road, bus and train services.
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