THE Met Office has issued yellow warnings for snow across Cheshire tonight and over the weekend.

The warning states that snow showers will hit the area from early Saturday morning and continue throughout the weekend, saying that there is also a chance of power cuts caused by the weather.

A Met Office spokesman said: “A band of rain will turn more widely to snow early Saturday morning followed by scattered snow showers through the remainder of the day.

“These showers may become more prolonged, particularly during the evening. Any melting of lying snow will lead to an ice risk on untreated surfaces on Saturday morning and night.

“Travel delays on roads with some stranded vehicles and passengers, along with delayed or cancelled rail and air travel is possible. Some rural communities could become cut off and power cuts may occur. Some injuries from slips and falls are possible on icy surfaces.

“Snow showers are likely to continue throughout Sunday, with a chance that longer spells of snow may affect southern regions for a time on Sunday. There is a chance of travel delays on roads with some stranded vehicles, along with delayed or cancelled rail and air travel.

“There is a chance that power cuts could occur. There is a small chance that some rural communities could become cut off.

“Icy surfaces may increase the risk of accidents and injuries. Significant wind chill will be another factor. This warning has been updated to slightly adjust the western boundary westwards.”

Highways England has also asked drivers to take care on the roads over the weekend in the icy conditions.

Richard Leonard, Highways England’s head of road safety, said: “Our gritter drivers will be out treating our roads around the clock but it is still important to drive to the conditions when snow is forecast.

“Make sure you keep your distance and reduce your speed if you need to travel because, even in conditions that seem normal and when the snow is not settling, it can be slippery if ice patches have formed, or where fresh salt has not been worked into the carriageway.

“Drivers should plan their journeys, monitor weather reports and pack a snow kit of blankets, food, water and a shovel if they really need to travel.”