The Met Office has issued a weather warning for snow and ice across York, North Yorkshire, as freezing air moves into the area on February 13, 2026. This alert means residents should expect slippery pavements and hazardous driving conditions during their morning and evening journeys.
Forecasters expect temperatures to drop quickly during the early hours of Friday as rain and wintry showers move away. This change will lead to widespread ice forming on any surfaces that have not been treated with salt or grit.
To help keep people moving, the City of York Council has prepared to grit approximately 360 miles of main transport routes and busy city centre pavements. However, drivers and walkers should still take care on smaller residential streets and cycle paths that may remain icy.
Local travel may also be affected by the closure of St Mary’s, off Bootham, which is shut for filming until the end of Friday. Additionally, North Yorkshire Council has warned that some schools in the region may need to close or start later than usual due to the wintry weather.
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