Snow and ice warning issued for Leeds amid warnings of power cuts and travel disruption

"Heavy snowfall may occur across the hills in this region and bring significant disruption to travel", the Met Office said on Tuesday.

The warning has been issued from 12am on Thursday to 6am on Friday this week.

Some rural communities in Yorkshire could "become cut off" due to the snow, the Met Office warned.

The Met Office said: "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 slight chance that some rural communities could become cut off.

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

The warning covers much of the North of England.

Heavy snow fell across Leeds two weeks ago, forcing schools to close and stranding buses.

More than 100 schools across the city shut their doors as heavy snow began to fall from 6am and continued through most of the day.

The Met Office issued a weather warning which was in force through to 8pm, and the heavy snow was almost constant.

Roads became impassable and traffic flashpoints quickly emerged in various parts of Leeds.

In Kirkstall, 10 buses became stuck on the same road, Kirkstall Hill, and a double decker bus driver had to blockade the road with his vehicle to stop any further traffic.

Within a few hours, all bus services from First Bus and Arriva were suspended across the city.

Drivers were warned to stay home as conditions quickly became treacherous.

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