ANOTHER cold start to the day for many in Newport and the surrounding areas.

Last night the Argus reported that Gwent would be one of many parts across the UK covered a yellow warning for ice.

Residents are advised to walk and drive carefully, to minimise the risk of injury or accident.

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This may also have a moderate impact on journey time and could cause delays to those travelling via public transport.

Ice at Newport Wetlands previously (Picture: Matthew Broome)

Temperatures throughout Gwent are expected to remain from around zero, peaking at five degrees Celsius.

Met Office have also forecast rain, slow and sleet throughout the UK.

 

Cygnet on ice in 2018 (Picture: Roslynne Eaton)

Met Office meteorologist Sophie Yeomans said: “Most of the country is in the colder and showery air. The snow is mainly on the hills, while for most places the showers are falling as rain and maybe a bit of sleet.

“We’ve got some ice warnings; the weather front that has gone through has left rain on the ground, so as the air temperatures start to drop ground temperatures will be below zero and that’s giving the risk of ice across most of the UK.

“So look out for any areas where the surfaces haven’t been treated. On untreated surfaces there’s a risk of slips and falls.

“There’s also a risk of some icy surfaces on any untreated roads."