A WEATHER warning for snow and ice has been issued by the Met Office for Cumbria.

The yellow warning - the lowest level of all warnings - will come into force at 3pm tomorrow until midnight.

A spokesman said: "Heavy snow showers and icy surfaces are likely to lead to travel disruption, particularly over higher routes.

"Some roads and railways likely to be affected with longer journey times by road, bus and train services

"Some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces and probably some icy patches on untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths.

"Showers will turn increasingly to snow later on Monday, becoming frequent and heavy at times and lasting through Tuesday.

"The snow showers will occur particularly over high ground giving locally one-three cm above around 150 metres and three-eight cm above 300 metres.

"Snow will gradually build, perhaps leading to accumulation of 10-15 cm on the highest routes.

"Any snow accumulations over low ground are likely to be temporary. Icy surfaces are likely to cause problems, especially overnight. Strong winds will be an additional hazard with gusts of 50-60 mph at times leading to drifting of snow over high ground."