Heavy snow is likely to fall overnight in York and throughout much of the day tomorrow, the Met Office is warning.

York escaped most of the predicted snow today - although heavy snow did hit some parts of southern and eastern England, where an amber warning remains in force.

In York, the latest forecast shows an 80 per cent chance of snow in the early hours tonight, and more snow tomorrow.

There may also be snow on Tuesday and possibly Wednesday. A yellow warning of snow and ice remains in place in York until Wednesday.

Temperatures will remain bitter in York for the next few days, not rising above 1 degree and often feeling much colder because of the wind chill factor. Temperatures will feel more like -6 degrees by 7pm this afternoon, the Met Office says.

The cold weather is being caused by strong easterly winds from Ukraine and the Black Sea area.

The chill will not be as bitingly sharp as it was with the Beast from the East in 2018, the Met Office says.

But Public Health England (PHE) has issued a cold weather alert for the whole of England from Saturday through to Wednesday.

Dr Owen Landeg, of PHE, said: "Cold weather isn't just uncomfortable, it can have a serious impact on health

"For older people and those with heart and lung problems, it can increase the risks of heart attacks, strokes and chest infections. So it's really crucial at this time, especially ahead of a potentially very cold snap, to remember to check on frail or older neighbours or relatives, especially those living alone or who have serious illnesses."

The worst of the snwfall over the next few days is expected to hit the south east of England, with up to 30cm of snow possible in the Downs of Kent and the North Downs, according to the Met Office.

York Press:

Met Office weather warning map, showing yellow alerts in place for York and the north east, and amber alerts in the south and east