Ice warning as snow falls on Oxfordshire

Oxfordshire County Council said it received reports of snow 'around the county' at about 7.45am.

We are getting reports of snow showers around the county, take extra care on your journeys this morning #OxonTravel

— Oxfordshire County (@OxfordshireCC) January 17, 2019

🌨️❄️⛄⛷️🏔️ #snow pic.twitter.com/736E6nXDuo

— Charley Miller (@CharleyMillerCM) January 17, 2019

Snow had not been forecast for the county today but the Met Office had issued a yellow warning for ice covering the county, which was lifted at midday. 

Let it snow ❄️!!! 😍 pic.twitter.com/Ffuf96FGtw

— Serendipia (@aristiyayis) January 17, 2019

Police advised drivers to take extra care due to the conditions. 

⚠️ | Take extra care when driving this morning as some roads could be icy.

Drive safely, give yourself extra time for your journey and make sure you fully de-ice your windows before setting off.

Have a good day 🙂 pic.twitter.com/KsT5G4AVwY

— Thames Valley Police (@ThamesVP) January 17, 2019

Earlier in the week the Met Office had predicted snow in Oxfordshire today, but the forecast changed yesterday.

READ AGAIN: Ice warning issued as threat of snow recedes   

As soon as the flurries were spotted, social media lit up with annoyed/excited posts about the situation in different parts of the county. 

But there has been no significant build up on the ground today, and rain is forecast tomorrow.

Snow showers in Oxford @SimonOKing

— Phil Humphreys (@PhilHumphreys46) January 17, 2019

OMG it's snowing in Oxford. Minimal...but SNOW!

— Morag Scott-Smith (@ScottInTheSouth) January 17, 2019

The snow did not settle and the rest of the day should be sunny, with temperatures of about 3°C. 

SNOW SNOW SNOW SNOW SNOW SNOW SNOW SNOW SNOW SNOW SNOW SNOW etc etc

— Paul Eynstone (@PEynstone) January 17, 2019

#UKSnow OX4 1/10 Just a small flurry but definitely snow

— basswulf (@basswulf) January 17, 2019

Just a hint of wet snow in OX3. #no_skis_yet

— Ross Mackenzie (@rossmackenzie) January 17, 2019