First pictures as snow begins to fall in Leeds - will it settle and what is the forecast?

Snow has begun to fall in Leeds this morning (Friday).
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The first signs of snow were spotted in Alwoodley near Harrogate Road.

According to the Met Office, it is likely to settle to some low levels which it already has begun to do in North Leeds.

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The Met Office had put a yellow weather warning in place for Leeds and Yorkshire from 5pm on Thursday to 11am on Friday.

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Snow is falling in North Leeds

The warning said: "Wintery showers falling onto frozen surfaces leading to icy stretches.

"Persistent rain and hill snow is likely to spread south across N England & N Wales."

Gritters have been out in Leeds in preparation for the cold blast.

Here is the forecast in full:

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Alwoodley, Leeds
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Friday: "Outbreaks of rain, sleet and snow moving south across the region during the morning. Snow settling to some low levels. Risk of some icy stretches forming in places. It will become drier and brighter into the afternoon. Feeling rather cold. Maximum temperature 2 °C."

Friday night: "Mostly dry with lengthy clear skies inland overnight. A widespread frost with the risk of icy stretches forming. A few light showers are likely along the east coast. Minimum temperature -4 °C."

Saturday: "After a cold and frosty start, it will be mostly fine and dry, with good spells of sunshine. Clouding over from the north later in the day. Feeling rather cold. Maximum temperature 3 °C."

Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday: "Cloudier and breezier on Sunday with some rain and drizzle. Less cold. Further rain and strong winds moving south Monday, perhaps some hill snow later. Drier and brighter on Tuesday."

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