Merseyside is set for another cold day as the Met Office issues a yellow ice warning.
The region will experience frosty conditions that forecasters say may lead to challenging travel conditions today, on Friday, January 20. The cold weather has already lead to Merseyrail cancelling rush hour train services but experts are also warning drivers to be careful on the roads.
It's set to be a crisp day with plenty of winter sunshine today but there is also a small chance of freezing fog patches lingering into the afternoon. Despite the frosty conditions, temperatures may hit 6C.
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However in the evening, temperatures could drop to -7C tonight. Clear skies overnight will lead to more frost with ice patches sure to develop into the weekend.
On Saturday, it will be another dry day with sunny periods, however it's expected to be colder with highs of just 4 to 5C.
Dale Hipkiss, national network manager at National Highways, said: "Freezing conditions bring so many hazards such as ice and snow and take every possible step to understand your journey in advance and allow lots of extra time when travelling to prepare for the unexpected.
"It is therefore always important to plan ahead for your journey, listen to the weather forecasts, and if weather conditions become challenging, adjust your driving behaviour and take extra care.
"We have a section of our website dedicated to travelling during the autumn and winter period, as part of our guide to travelling in severe weather. It’s also a good idea for people to check their vehicles, such as tyres, coolant and oil levels, before heading out to reduce the risk of breakdowns."
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