Snow and ice is expected to cause travel disruption across the county.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice covering large parts of the country, including almost all of Cheshire.

There could be as much as 5cm of snow in some places, especially higher ground in the northwest of England.

Meanwhile, some ice may form as a result of precipitation falling on to frozen surfaces.

As such, journeys by road and rail are expected to face delays

Chief Forecaster, Neil Armstrong, said "With Arctic air now covering most of the UK very cold weather will continue through the weekend, with minus double figures overnight in places and daytime temperatures struggling to rise above 0°C for some.

"It looks like this cold spell could last well into next week and wintry hazards will continue with more weather warnings likely. It is therefore important people keep up to date with the latest forecast and warnings and plan ahead."

There could be as much as 5cm of snow in some parts of the country (Credit: Nub News)

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Met Office advice

Keep yourself and your family safe when it is icy. Plan to leave the house at least five minutes earlier than normal. Not needing to rush, reduces your risk of accidents, slips, and falls.

If you need to make a journey on foot, try to use pavements along main roads which are likely to be less slippery. Similarly, if cycling, try and stick to main roads which are more likely to have been treated.

Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary.

Snowy, wintry weather can cause delays and make driving conditions dangerous. Keep yourself and others safe by planning your route, giving yourself extra time for your journey.

Check for road closures or delays to public transport and amend plans if necessary.