Snow could hit the region earlier than expected after the Met Office brought forward its weather warning.

The initial yellow weather warning was in place from 9pm tonight until midday on Wednesday, but the Met Office has now brought the warning forward to 5pm.

The Met Office said: “The start time of the warning has been brought forward to cater for some snowfall during peak travel times on Tuesday evening.”

A band of rain pushing east across is likely to turn to snow during Tuesday evening, and will continue into Wednesday.

Forecasters say accumulations of 1-3cm are possible, with snowfall of 5cm in places.

East Anglian Daily Times: Young heifers out in the snow waiting for their breakfast Picture: ANGELA GOODWINYoung heifers out in the snow waiting for their breakfast Picture: ANGELA GOODWIN (Image: (c) copyright newzulu.com)

Ice is likely to form on some surfaces on Wednesday morning as the snow clears.

MORE: Snow expected to hit region tonightSuffolk Highways has warned drivers and pedestrians to take care on roads and pavements, and gritters will be out in force on the A14, A12 and other major roads tonight.

MORE: Train passengers urged to check before they travel due to forecast snowWe will have live coverage tomorrow should the county be covered in snow, as well as updates on possible school closures.

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East Anglian Daily Times: Snow will turn to ice in Suffolk's cold snap on January 29 Picture: STEPHEN SQUIRRELLSnow will turn to ice in Suffolk's cold snap on January 29 Picture: STEPHEN SQUIRRELL (Image: (c) copyright newzulu.com)

East Anglian Daily Times: Ipswich Waterfront during the 'Beast from the East' last year. Heavy snow could hit Suffolk and north Essex on Tuesday Picture: EMILY TOWNSENDIpswich Waterfront during the 'Beast from the East' last year. Heavy snow could hit Suffolk and north Essex on Tuesday Picture: EMILY TOWNSEND