Snow & Ice forecast for East Sussex

A yellow weather warning for snow and ice has been issued for part of East Sussex by the Met Office.

The warning across much of England is in place from midnight on Friday, January 2, until 12pm on the same day.

The Met Office has urged people to stay safe and be prepared for ice, adding that they should leave five minutes earlier than normal when travelling.

The warning is in place for parts of northern East and West Sussex, including Uckfield, Haywards Heath and Crawley.

On the forecast, a Met Office spokesperson said: "An area of sleet and snow is expected to move southeastwards across parts of England and Wales, lasting approximately 2 or 3 hours in any one place.

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