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'Coldest night of winter' as county records temperatures of -6C

Shropshire woke up to another frosty morning after the "coldest night of the winter so far".

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Ellesmere's frozen Mere this morning. Pic: Sue Austin

Shawbury was the chilliest part of the county, recording -6C, and a yellow weather warning is in place from the Met Office.

A statement accompanying the warning said: "Icy stretches are likely to form in places leading to slippery conditions and perhaps some disruption to travel."

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It warned people to guard against slips and falls on icy surfaces, and said there would probably be some icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths.

On its forecast, the Met Office said: "A frosty and bright start today, though some areas may see freezing fog patches that are slow to clear. Otherwise, dry with sunny spells then beginning to become cloudier into the evening. Feeling cold. Maximum temperature 4C.

"Tonight, outbreaks of rain, sleet and snow begin to move in from the north overnight, becoming heavier into the early hours. Widespread frost expected, turning icy in places. Minimum temperature -4C.

Ellesmere's frozen Mere this morning. Pic: Sue Austin

"Tomorrow, some outbreaks of rain, sleet and snow linger for a time but begin to die out into the afternoon, clearing by the night. Remaining cold, and icy in the morning. Maximum temperature 3C.

"Outlook for Saturday to Monday - a frosty and foggy start Saturday, clearing to give sunny spells. Temperatures move back to average Sunday, with patchy cloud. Turning unsettled Monday afternoon with stronger winds and occasional rain."

A yellow weather warning is in place. Source: Met Office

Shropshire Weather, a weather watching account, said: "It was the coldest night of the winter so far with -6C recorded at Shawbury. There's also some freezing fog over Shropshire which will take a long time to clear. Sunny spells will follow the fog."

Currently there has been no disruption to buses or trains reported and there are no flood alerts or warnings for the county.

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