A YELLOW weather warning is in place for ice in Bradford this morning, according to the Met Office.

Icy patches may cause some tricky travel conditions.

Some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces and some icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths can be expected.

The yellow warning for ice, which began at 6pm yesterday, is in place until 11am today.

Today’s temperatures will reach a maximum of 3C between 2pm and 4pm today.

Bradford Council’s gritters will carry out a full precautionary grit tonight and will have night patrols out on the network overnight to deal with any localised icy conditions ahead of further gritting in the early hours of tomorrow morning.

Councillor Alex Ross-Shaw, Bradford Council’s portfolio holder for Regeneration, Planning and Transport, said: “We are taking the necessary precautions to make sure our roads are as safe as possible and our gritting team will be out when it is needed - but it is up to everyone to make sure they are being careful if they are out and about.

“There will be colder spells forecast over the next few days including the chance of one or two snow showers which could affect higher and more rural areas.“

Councillor Sarah Ferriby, Bradford Council’s portfolio holder for health people and places, said: “It is especially important we look after ourselves, and anyone who might find it more difficult in this weather, to ensure we all stay healthy and reduce pressures on NHS services.

“People with chronic health condition and those who are 65 or over are particularly at risk from cold weather and are urged to stay home and keep warm.

“It is also important to look out for elderly friends, neighbours and vulnerable people, including those with young families, to check that they are safe and well.

“If you do need to go out, take care on icy surfaces, wear shoes with a good grip and wear plenty of layers to keep you warm.

“If you do start to feel unwell don’t wait until it gets worse – contact your local pharmacist for advice or visit the NHS 111 website.”

Pedestrians and motorists in Bradford have been warned about the icy conditions in the district by Bradford Council who also tweeted a ‘take care’ message.