Leeds to be hit with more snow this weekend according to Met Office forecast

There is a yellow weather warning in place for snow and ice from midnight on Friday night to 6pm on Saturday.

A band of rain and heavy snow may lead to travel disruption according to the Met Office.

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What to expect:

There is a small chance of travel delays on roads with some stranded vehicles and passengers, along with delayed or cancelled rail and air travel

There is a small chance that power cuts will occur and other services, such as mobile phone coverage, may be affected

A small chance of injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces

A small chance that untreated pavements and cycle paths become dangerous, posing a greater risk of injury

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The forecast in full:

Headline: Dry with sunny spells today. Rain and snow Saturday morning.

Friday: Another cold day with patchy frost, fog and low cloud during the morning, but also some sunny spells. Remaining dry in the afternoon but becoming increasingly cloudy later. Maximum temperature 2 °C.

Friday night: A largely dry evening with occasional clear spells. Becoming increasingly cloudy and windy overnight with a band of rain spreading eastwards later, bringing a risk of snow and ice. Minimum temperature -2 °C.

Saturday: Cloudy and windy with rain, sleet and snow, clearing around midday. Snow predominantly on higher ground, but could fall to lower levels in places. Sunny spells and isolated showers thereafter. Maximum temperature 5 °C.

Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday: Sunday and Monday will be largely dry with spells of sunshine. Chilly overnight however, with patchy frost. Cloudy and windy on Tuesday with outbreaks of rain.

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How to drive safely in snow

- Slow down

Snow, ice and water on the road reduce grip and, coupled with poor visibility in bad weather, they mean it’s essential that you cut your speed.

Stopping distances can be 10 times greater in snow and ice so slowing down gives you more time to react to other traffic or hazards on the road ahead.

However, be careful that you don’t drive so slowly that you risk losing momentum. On snow-covered roads and especially on hills this could see you stuck and struggling to get moving again.

- Keep it smooth

As well as keeping your speed down you need to keep your inputs smooth. Sharp acceleration, braking or steering are more likely to cause your car to lose grip, leaving you with no control.

Where you can, try to use engine braking to slow down, that way you’re less likely to skid.

- Leave more space

With stopping distances seriously increased by slippy conditions it’s vital you leave more space between your car and the vehicle in front.

It’s also important to try and anticipate what other drivers are doing - being properly aware could save you from a crash or being stranded as others grind to a halt. It also means you're less likely to have to brake or steer suddenly.

- Use a high gear

If your car is struggling to find grip, especially when pulling away, trying selecting a higher gear. This should reduce the amount of wheelspin and help you get moving.

- Stay seen

With shorter days and the prospect of rain, fog or snow making visibility worse, it's important to make sure you can see and be seen. Check all your lights work and are clear of snow or ice before setting off.

Don't wait until it's pitch black to use your headlights and don't just rely on running lights when conditions deteriorate. If it's snowing heavily, dipped beams may actually work better than full beams.