Snow falls in York - here's the forecast for rest of weekend

It comes after The Met Office issued a yellow warning for snow and ice for York and North Yorkshire.

The warning is in place until 6pm today.

The Met Office's forecast for York says there is a strong chance of more snow this afternoon, particularly at around 2-3pm.

Its forecast for the region tonight says: "Rather cloudy, with further outbreaks of showery rain and hill snow. The most frequent and heaviest of the showers will be along North Sea coasts. Less cold than recent nights. Minimum temperature 0C."

And its forecast for Sunday says: "Further showers feeding in from the North Sea, these merging to give longer spells of rain and some hill snow. Feeling cold in a light to moderate east northeasterly wind. Maximum temperature 3C."

Snow has also fallen in other parts of the region:

Parts of the County are experiencing heavy snow showers presently. Drivers are being urged to take care, particularly on any untreated surfaces. Snowfall is creating particularly challenging driving conditions in parts of the North York Moors currently. pic.twitter.com/k5pNjIZb75

— North Yorkshire CC (@northyorkscc) January 2, 2021

Snow has arrived across Whitby and surrounding areas. The fritters have been out however the snow continues to lay on the roads. Take care whilst travelling and please only travel if necessary ❄️🚗 #NorthYorkshire #SnowSnowSnow pic.twitter.com/RDRMYjn0EL

— PC 1417 Thompson (@PC_1417NYP) January 2, 2021

Really coming down @OfficialBedale take care on the roads folks looking treacherous pic.twitter.com/jZXR3G6q4r

— DetPCSO5816 GarySO (@GarySO16) January 2, 2021