DEVON County Council is warning drivers to take care as forecast ice and snow could leave roads “treacherous” over the coming days.

A Met Office yellow weather warning is in place until 10am tomorrow morning, Tuesday, January 7.

The council’s gritters have already been treating higher routes and they will be working on the county’s main salting routes this evening and overnight.

Another yellow warning for snow will be in force from 9am until midnight on Wednesday, January 8.

“After so much rain, this week’s forecast is the worst possible combination of weather conditions for anyone travelling around the county,” Cabinet Member for Highway Management Cllr Stuart Hughes said.

“Ground is already saturated and there is still run-off on many roads which could potentially become icy by tomorrow morning, particularly off the salting network.

“The ongoing risk of wintry showers overnight and also on Wednesday will undoubtedly make conditions challenging throughout this week.

“Our teams will be trying to get as much salt onto the roads as possible but there’s a concern that despite their best efforts, wintry showers could wash that salt away, so please don’t assume a road has been treated.”