A WEATHER alert has been issued for Worcestershire with warnings that it could cause injuries and traffic chaos.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning of ice and fog which runs from 4pm today (Sunday) until 11am tomorrow (Monday).

Worcestershire has experienced a flurry of snow this morning.

Weather experts have warned that freezing fog and patches of ice are likely to lead to some slow or difficult journeys on Sunday night and Monday morning.

People have been told to expect some icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths

It could leave to slower journey times with delays to bus and train services possible.

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People are also at risk of injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces.

For those wishing to make a winter getaway, The Met Office is warning there is a chance of delays or cancellations to flights.

The yellow warning covers several swathes of the UK which includes a patch from Manchester to Exeter - covering Worcester, Malvern and Evesham.

Drivers are being told to prepare a winter kit for their cars which should include an ice scraper and de-icer, a large torch with extra batteries and an in-car phone charger.

They should also make sure they have warm clothes and blankets packed in their car along with jump leads, empty fuel can, shovel, warning triangle, and food and drink.