A FRESH warning of ice and slippery conditions on the roads has been issued for Cumbria.

The Met Office has issued a yellow level alert for ice covering most parts of the Lake District from 9pm tonight until 7am on Sunday.

The warning states: "Outbreaks of rain, sleet and snow will extend east across Scotland and northern England later Saturday evening and through Sunday morning.

"This will lead to a risk of icy stretches on untreated surfaces as well as some temporary accumulations of snow.

"Any sleet and snow will turn to rain from the northwest after midnight."

A warning of ice was issued for Furness from Friday night until Saturday morning .

Residents are advised to take care when driving and to prepare for the possibility of some disruption.