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Heavy snow prompts travel warning Heavy snow prompts travel warning
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Motorists across north-east England are being advised not to travel unless absolutely necessary after heavy snowfall overnight. Roads across north-east England remain treacherous following heavy snowfall across the region.
Roads across Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham and Teesside have been affected, with up to four inches (10cm) in places. Motorists are being advised not to travel unless absolutely necessary, with conditions particularly bad in Northumberland and North Tyneside.
The snow has fallen on ice, making driving conditions particularly treacherous, said police. Routes in County Durham and Teesside have also been affected, and there has been more snow in eastern Cumbria.
Some parts of eastern Cumbria have also been hit by the bad weather. However, there have been no major road closures or accidents as many people opted to stay at home, said police.
The areas worst affected are North Tyneside and western and eastern Northumberland, where main routes are passable with care. Up to four inches (10cm) has fallen in places, with underlying ice making driving conditions particularly treacherous.
Conditions on rural roads are "horrendous", according to Northumbria Police.Conditions on rural roads are "horrendous", according to Northumbria Police.
Sgt Steve Pick told BBC Newcastle: "What we're suggesting is that people don't travel. If you need to travel, take the necessary precautions.Sgt Steve Pick told BBC Newcastle: "What we're suggesting is that people don't travel. If you need to travel, take the necessary precautions.
"Make sure you have a mobile phone, leave plenty of time for the journey and take a great deal of care.""Make sure you have a mobile phone, leave plenty of time for the journey and take a great deal of care."
However, no major accidents or road closures have been reported.
Roads across the North East have been affectedRoads across the North East have been affected
Sgt Pick added: "The roads are quiet. There are not many motorists out and about and I think people are heeding the warnings about not driving." But he said most of the roads were quiet because motorists had heeded the advice at stay at home.
In the Durham and Teesside areas, main roads have been gritted and are passable with care, though many minor routes remain problematic.In the Durham and Teesside areas, main roads have been gritted and are passable with care, though many minor routes remain problematic.
Anyone who does travel is urged to plan their journey and be prepared for disruption.Anyone who does travel is urged to plan their journey and be prepared for disruption.
The Highways Agency said drivers should carry a blanket, warm clothes, food, a hot drink and a shovel. The Highways Agency said drivers should also carry a blanket, warm clothes, food, a hot drink and a shovel.
More snow is forecast for north-east England on Saturday and Sunday. More snow is forecast for north-east England on Saturday and Sunday, while overnight temperatures from Friday through to Saturday are expected to fall below freezing.