Sub-zero temperatures result in Gwent-wide ice warning heading into the weekend

The warning, which covers all of Gwent - and most of the wider UK - will be in place until around 11am tomorrow morning.

Icy stretches may lead to some difficult driving conditions, motorists are urged to take extra precautions if heading out.

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Temperatures are expected to drop to around freezing tonight, with areas such as Ebbw Vale going sub-zero.

Saturday night, according to the forecasts, looks colder still - down to -3 in upland areas.

However, the ice warning does not currently stretch into Sunday.

For information about how to travel in icy conditions, visit metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice