WINTRY weather could grip the borough today with a weather warning for snow and ice in effect until 6pm.

Forecasters are predicting a band of heavy snow to hit the North West across the day, with the flurries potentially leading to travel disruption or power cuts.

Some areas will see sleet, rather than snow, with the risk of ice forming on untreated roads and paths.

The Met Office said: "An area of rain pushing eastwards is expected to turn to snow in places, with snow likely to fall to low levels over east Scotland and northern England for a time on the leading edge of the rain before the snow level rises to above 300-400m by mid morning.

"Between 1-3cm is possible at low levels here but is more likely at higher elevations, where 5-10cm of snow may accumulate above 200m and possibly 20cm on highest routes.

"Icy stretches are also likely with rain and wet snow falling onto sub zero surfaces at times. Further south the most likely scenario is for rain though there is a small chance of snow falling down to 150m or so, leading to 2-5cm in places."

The disruptive weather is "unlikely" to happen according to forecasters, but as it would have significant impact, people have been asked to prepare.