WEATHER experts at the Met Office have released a snow and ice warning for the Bradford district and surrounding areas.

The yellow alert is in force for West Yorkshire from 10am on Monday until 10am on Tuesday.

After a mild start to November, meteorologists said a "major change in the weather" is forecast - with Arctic air bringing the potential for disruption for some in the coming days.

A Met Office spokesperson said: "Spells of rain, sleet and snow are likely during Monday and overnight into Tuesday morning.

"The most likely scenario is for most of the snow to fall on high ground, with five to 10cm possible above 300 metres and perhaps as much as 15 to 20cm above 400 metres.

"There is a small chance of snow settling at lower levels, where five to 10cm would prove much more disruptive, but this is very uncertain.

"As rain, sleet and snow clear on Tuesday morning, ice may form on untreated surfaces."

Meanwhile, the UK Health Security Agency has issued a yellow cold health alert  for Yorkshire and the Humber. 

This warning starts at 9pm on Sunday and finishes at 9am on Thursday.

A yellow alert means cold conditions are expected, with the elderly, babies, very young children and people with underlying health conditions at risk from the weather.

People are encouraged to take extra precautions to keep safe while the alerts are in place, such as checking on vulnerable friends and neighbours, keeping food and medications in stock, and ensuring homes are adequately heated.

What to expect, according to the Met Office's snow and ice warning

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

  • There is a small chance that untreated pavements and cycle paths become impassable

  • There is a slight chance that some rural communities could become cut off

  • There is a slight chance that bus and train services may be delayed or cancelled, with some road closures and longer journey times

  • There is a small chance of injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces

  • 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