Drivers urged to take extra care in icy conditions across Leicestershire

Trusted article source icon
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Profile image for A_Bewick

A_Bewick

Drivers in Leicestershire are being advised to take extra care this morning as feezing conditions continue across the county.

After yesterday's snowfall and temperatures overnight falling to -3C, there is a risk of icy roads as surfaces remain frozen - especially on untreated routes.

  1. Gritter

Today will be dry, with some sunny spells and the risk of showers. It will remain very cold. Maximum Temperature 1C.

Tonight will be dry and very cold with a widespread sharp frost and icy stretches on untreated surfaces. Minimum Temperature -6C.

Business Cards From Only £10.95 Delivered www.myprint-247.co.uk

myprint-247

View details

Print voucher

Our heavyweight cards have FREE UV silk coating, FREE next day delivery & VAT included. Choose from 1000's of pre-designed templates or upload your own artwork. Orders dispatched within 24hrs.

Terms: Visit our site for more products: Business Cards, Compliment Slips, Letterheads, Leaflets, Postcards, Posters & much more. All items are free next day delivery. www.myprint-247.co.uk

Contact: 01858 468192

Valid until: Friday, May 31 2013

Wednesday is set continue to be dry and very cold with sunny periods developing.

City and county council gritters have been out on the roads spreading tonnes of salt on the main highways.

However, the Highways Agency is advising drivers to be aware of disruption to travel due to the icy conditions and to plan for their journey before they set out.

See the five-day forecast for Leicester and Leicestershire at: www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/weather

See the Highways Agency website for more traffic and travel updates: www.highways.gov.uk/traffic-information

See Leicestershire County Council's advice on winter weather: www.leics.gov.uk/winterweather

0
Tweet this article
Report

Your comments awaiting moderation

Be the first to comment

max 4000 characters
 
 
 
 
 
 

Tell us about your area

Got some interesting news? Write about it and let your whole community know.

  Write an article