Disruption across Cumbria after snowfall

Heavy overnight snow has caused disruption across Cumbria as the cold start to the new year continued.

Across the UK, two amber weather warnings from the Met Office have been put in place in England and Wales with 3cm to 7cm of snowfall predicted for much of the affected area, mixing with rain at times in lower-lying areas.

One amber warning for snow and freezing rain.

The Met Office said some rural communities could be cut off with up to 40cm of snow on ground above 300m before conditions ease later on Sunday.

The A66 in County Durham and Cumbria was also closed between the M6 and A1M because of the conditions.

As well as snow, National Highways warned rain may initially fall on frozen ground and lead to ice with areas of high ground, including the Peak District.