The Met Office has issued a weather warning for ice covering Cumbria

The Met Office has issued a weather warning for ice covering Cumbria with the Yellow weather alert in force for until 10am Tuesday.

The warning issued is a yellow weather warning, meaning the weather could lead to travel disruptions. "Ice may cause some delays and difficulties," the alert issued states.

The Met Office predicted the chance of 'some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces' and warned of icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths.

The alert is in place until 10am Tuesday, with wintery showers likely to result in ice formation on roads and paths. Motorists have also been warned over 'difficult driving conditions'.

Wintery showers are forecast to fade tonight leading to an ice risk on untreated surfaces. With icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths leading to a greater chance of injuries or accidents Patchy snow on higher routes, both from wintry showers this evening, and also on leading edge of rain early on Tuesday, making for difficult driving conditions.

Advice is to travel only if essential early in the day on Tuesday and allow extra time for any essential journeys.