Snow has been falling across the county today after a yellow weather warning had been issued.

A sprinkling of snow could be seen on higher ground and across fields in Chipping Norton.

Oxford also had a brief dusting of snow at lunchtime. 

The cold conditions look set to continue as Arctic air sweeps across the country.

The Met Office issued a yellow warning of snow and ice for Oxfordshire for today and warned commuters they may face difficult travel conditions.

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And BBC Weather forecast sleet showers expected to sweep across Oxfordshire this morning.

A yellow warning for snow in Oxfordshire has also been issued for Wednesday, March 8.

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Met Office chief meteorologist Dan Suri said: "Snow, ice and low temperatures are the main themes of this week’s forecast, as the UK comes under the influence of an arctic maritime airmass as cold air moves in from the north."

Snow is falling in parts of the north and in Northern Ireland.

Mr Suri said: "Ice will provide an additional hazard for many with overnight low temperatures well below 0°C for many.

"Further south wintry hazards will develop with parts of England and Wales affected by icy patches and snow in places tonight and likely further snow in parts of the south early Wednesday."

 

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This story was written by Miranda Norris, she joined the team in 2021 and covers news across Oxfordshire as well as news from Witney.

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