Temperatures fall to -10C as motorists warned of ice and snow on roads across Hull and East Yorkshire
Drivers are being warned to take extra care on East Yorkshire's roads this morning as temperatures drop as low as minus 10.
Minor roads are being affected by compacted snow and ice with freezing fog reported in parts of the East Riding.
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Snowy conditions in Hornsea. Picture by Jerome Ellerby
Overnight temperatures have fallen to minus 10 in Hornsea, Withernsea, Patrington and areas around Leconfield, causing an additional headache of black ice as people prepare to head off to work.
Road clearing crews from East Riding Council have been out three times in the past 12 hours as they battle to keep main routes free of ice.
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Bridlington School say they'll be open at 8.30am, with no other schools closed at this stage.
Bus firm EYMS are providing updates on Twitter - @EYBuses - and say there are no problems so far this morning.
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Comments
by GlossBunny
Wednesday, January 16 2013, 8:26PM
“Why do these articles always forget pedestrians and cyclists? Good for you Tickatoo :)”
by albaz
Wednesday, January 16 2013, 2:11PM
“My Granddaughter had her Tuesday test cancelled and it's now 18th Feb,with no way to register for any cancellations. Too many dithering,panicky drivers around to have a fair test so a bit of a wait is the only option really.”
by isaacjb
Wednesday, January 16 2013, 12:43PM
“Hope my driving test tomorrow is not cancelled. I really do not want to wait until end of February for a rebook...”
by ColonelKurtz
Wednesday, January 16 2013, 12:33PM
“If there was an award for 'Stating the Obvious' then the council, police, AA, RAC, etc would all be in the mix.”
by HullMostyn
Wednesday, January 16 2013, 11:29AM
“Correct me if I am wrong but is it not winter ?”
by Tickatoo
Wednesday, January 16 2013, 10:35AM
“I cycled to work as usual today at 0500 as I heeded the warnings issued to motorists about the bad driving conditions so I left my car at home.”