The Met Office has issued a yellow ice warning for Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, which begins at 6:00 PM on February 16, 2026. This alert is expected to stay in place until 10:00 AM on February 17, 2026, as rain and sleet clear the area and leave wet surfaces to freeze. The warning suggests that residents should prepare for slippery pavements and potential travel delays during the Tuesday morning commute.
Weather experts expect a mix of rain and hill snow to move away on Monday night. As the clouds clear, temperatures will drop quickly, creating a high risk of icy patches on roads and footpaths that have not been treated. Ground that sits above 150-200 metres in elevation is most likely to see the worst of these conditions.
Residents in higher communities such as Scapegoat Hill and Outlane are more likely to encounter patchy snow and ice. These areas are often the first to be affected by freezing temperatures because of their height. Drivers using the M62 motorway near Scammonden Bridge should also take extra care, as this is the highest point on the UK motorway network.
Kirklees Council will be managing the local response by sending out its fleet of roughly 31 gritters throughout the night. The crews are responsible for treating more than 1,000 kilometres of priority roads across the district. This work aims to clear major routes of ice and snow before the start of the morning rush hour.
