A warning has been issued to motorists after a number of routes have been closed as a result of the weather.

The Met Office has extended the weather warning for ice and the police are reminding people of road closures.

The current warning will remain in place until 11am.

A forecaster from the Met Office said: "Areas of rain and hill snow seem likely to affect many areas for a time tonight, probably clearing by morning and allowing temperatures to dip more widely below zero. Icy stretches may be encountered, especially on untreated surfaces, while the odd high-level road may see a further one-two cm of snow."

A spokesman for Cumbria police said: "As winter sets in we will see more sights like this (referring to the picture).

"As beautiful as it is and as capable as your vehicle may be, there are reasons why such roads are closed.

"Please do not ignore road closed signs.

"Yesterday several motorists ignored the signs putting others and themselves at risk."

Roads closed as a result of the weather:

n A592 Kirkstone Pass both ways closed from A591 Ambleside Road Cook's House Corner, Windermere to A5091 Park Brow Glenridding.

n Wrynose Pass both ways closed between Fell Foot Farm and the Hardknott Pass.

n Honister Pass both ways closed between the Seathwaite turn off and the Keswick turn off.

n Whinlatter Pass both ways closed from B5289 Low Lorton to A66 Braithwaite.