A PREMATURE bout of wintry weather caused problems for travellers yesterday (Monday).

Poor conditions are expected to continue today as showers and cold winds persist across the region.

Chilly northerly winds have sent temperatures plummeting in the last few days – and more of the same is forecast for the rest of the week.

Sudden bursts of rain and high winds caused travel problems yesterday, both on the roads and the rails.

A fallen tree caused an obstruction yesterday evening at Oulton Broad South, leading to lengthy delays of up to 45 minutes on trains between Ipswich and Lowestoft.