Motorists were yesterday (January 2) warned by the police to avoid the Buttermere area as officers were dealing with multiple collisions because of the icy conditions.
Allerdale police added that the Newlands Pass was impassable due to a one-vehicle collision and poor road conditions.
Traffic was also reported to be queuing on the A591 at Bassenthwaite as the road was affected by black ice.
Cumbria is heading towards a big freeze this weekend as weather warnings are issued for snow and ice.
Meanwhile, the Met Office has issued a warning for snow and ice until 11.59pm on Sunday (January 5). It said icy conditions are expected widely across the county and over the weekend, heavy snow, and some freezing rain in places, may cause some disruption.
In addition, as milder air moves northwards, snow may turn to a spell of freezing rain for a time, again more especially across parts of Wales, the Midlands and northern England, adding to the risk of ice and leading to some treacherous conditions in places. A fairly rapid thaw of lying snow is possible later on Sunday, although exactly how far north the rapid thaw will reach remains uncertain at the time of going to press.
It said outbreaks of rain spreading north eastwards later on Saturday and overnight into Sunday will likely be preceded by a spell of snow on its northern flank.
