Cumbria has been placed on alert for another day of bad weather with a Met Office warning in place for snow and ice.

Much of the county is covered by the yellow warning with the southern tip of Cumbria being subject to an ice warning.

The snow and ice warning covering the north and west of the county is in place until 11.55pm today.

A Met Office spokesperson said: "Snow showers will affect the northwest of the UK during Thursday and Friday, although often falling as sleet and hail near windward coasts.

"Ice will also form in some areas overnight.

"Travel delays on roads are likely, as are public transport cancellations.

"In a few places, mainly upland areas, vehicles may become stranded.

"There is a chance of power cuts, while services such as mobile phone coverage may be affected. A few rural communities may become cut off.

"In addition some roads and pavements will turn icy, increasing the chances of accidents or injuries."

An amber warning for snow has been issued just over the border into Scotland.

A chunk of Dumfries and Galloway - up towards Glasgow - is affected by the warning, including the A74(M) and M74. People travelling north from Cumbria will potentially face disruption.

That warning is in place until 10pm.