WINTER will keep an icy grip on Huddersfield for several more days.

That was the warning from Huddersfield meteorologist Paul Stevens as overnight temperatures plunged below freezing yet again.

He said the area would probably escape the worst of the snow that is hitting many areas of the UK.

But ice and freezing temperatures would cause problems over the whole weekend and into next week.

Families setting off on half-term getaways were been warned of “deceptively dangerous” road conditions and sub-zero temperatures as the snow freezes.

Forecasters predicted another hard frost setting in, with the mercury set to plummet to -9C in some areas.

The AA cautioned drivers to take extra care, especially if travelling to mainland Europe, where they face the risk of “frozen” diesel.

AA president Edmund King said: “There are still treacherous conditions on many local roads around the country.