WARRINGTON is set to see its temperatures plummet this week, as severe ice is being predicted.

Temperatures in the town are expected to fall rapidly this week, leading to an influx of frost and icy conditions.

Monday, December 5, looks to be the warmest day of the week, according to the Met Office.

Weather across the week will peak at seven degrees celsius, at around midday on Monday, before dropping quickly.

Tuesday is set to see a 'frosty start,' with overnight temperatures dropping to zero degrees - the perfect temperature for ice to set in.

Humidity levels are set to be high this week, and with low temperatures, this means that ice is incredibly likely, as more water in the air means that ice is more likely.

Temperatures are predicted to plummet further as the week goes on, with a Met Office forecast of minus-two degrees overnight into Wednesday, followed by an overnight forecast of minus-four degrees into Thursday, December 8.

Overnight temperatures for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are all expected to drop to around minus-three.

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The Met Office says that Tuesday, December 6, will feel particularly chilly: "A frosty, sunny start.

"Prolonged spells of sunshine will remain for most throughout the day, though the north may see a little rain later.

"Feeling cold, in a light breeze."

Advice is provided on the Met Office's website on how to prepare your vehicles for a cold winter, which includes 11 different measures to make sure you are fully ready for anything in these wintery conditions.

Some of the advice includes basic warnings, such as having an ice-scraper on hand, as well as a de-icer, while other tips include having a proper torch in the car, as well as warm clothes, and even food and drink, in case of emergencies.

Warrington Guardian: Temperatures are predicted to plummet below zero degrees this weekTemperatures are predicted to plummet below zero degrees this week (Image: Newsquest)

On the Met Office's website is also advice for clearing snow and ice from driveways, roads, and paths, too.

Advice from the office says that you should clear any snow or ice as soon as you spot it - this means that the sunlight will melt anything else left on footpaths or driveways, allowing the surfaces to become free of ice, and therefore safer.

It goes without saying that residents are urged to exercise caution during periods of cold and ice, which is what is heading our way this week.