Weather warning issued for snow in Rutland
By Evie Payne
7th Feb 2024 | Local News
The Met Office have issued a yellow weather warning for snow tomorrow, Thursday 8 February.
It is expected to snow in the early hours, turning to sleet in the afternoon. This can make road conditions challenging.
Rutland County Council have let residents know: "Our gritters will be out tonight and tomorrow in the early hours to treat roads. Please take care when travelling."
The Met Office also shared a handy list of how to stay safe in the snow.
Advice includes:
When driving
- Plan your route
- Check for delays and road closures
- Leave more time to prepare and check your car before setting off
- Check wipers, tyres and screen wash
- Pack a torch, blanket, de ice/scraper, in-car charger and warm clothes
- Avoid driving where possible, but if you must, use low revs and high gears and dipped headlights
- Steer into skids and leave room for slips
Thinking ahead and staying safe
- Be sure to have torches and batteries
- Stock up on candles and matches or lighters
- Have plenty of blankets and warm clothing to hand in and out of the house
- be sure you have a few essentials if you can't make it to the shops
- Prevent frozen pipes by opening kitchen and bathroom doors
- Don't use plug in heaters or fires unsupervised/overnight
If you need support, residents can call the British Red Cross Support Line on 0808 196 3651.
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