The Met Office has said Leicestershire can expect between five to 10cm of snow by tomorrow morning. It has scaled down its warning for the East Midlands from amber to yellow - which means people should be aware of disruptions to travel. Meteorologists said a band of snow is currently moving over the city and county throughout the day but will die out during the evening. Cold temperatures overnight could lead to icy stretches of road, the Met Office said. Area Traffic Control said it was not aware of any reports of problems on Leicestershire's roads yet. City and county council gritters have been out on the roads since last night spreading tonnes of salt on the main highways. More updates to follow.
Two schools have been closed today due to the snow: - Two schools in Leicestershire closed due to the snow and freezing weather Drivers are being warned to be prepared for winter conditions and check forecasts before travelling. The Highways Agency is advising drivers to be aware of disruption to travel due to the icy conditions and to plan for their journey before they set out. See the Highways Agency website for more traffic and travel updates: www.highways.gov.uk/traffic-information See Leicestershire County Council's advice on winter weather: newsdesk@leicestermercury.co.uk upload them straight to our picture galleries or tweet us @thisisleicsUpdates and images from around Leicester and Leicestershire...
