According to an announcement on the Met Office's
official website, rain and sleet is likely to turn to heavy snow at times and could give accumulations of 2cm to 5cm in places, and up to 10cm on higher ground.
The public are being advised to take extra care and refer to the Highways Agency for further advice on road conditions on motorways and trunk roads.
The warning applies from 10.30am to 9pm tonight (Thursday February 18).
