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07/12/2022
Met Office Issues Yellow Weather Warnings For Ice
The Met Office has issued two weather warnings for ice this week.
The yellow warning has been put in place for today, 07 December, and tomorrow.
The warning for some icy conditions has been issued fro 5pm on Wednesday and will end at 6pm on Thursday.
The Met Office said some roads and railways may be affected and motorists are being urged to expect longer journey times.
The Department for Infrastructure’s winter safety service is now fully operational.
Around 300 staff and 130 gritters are available to salt main roads to keep traffic moving safely and freely. Twelve specialist snow blowers are also available to be deployed if required.
The yellow warning has been put in place for today, 07 December, and tomorrow.
The warning for some icy conditions has been issued fro 5pm on Wednesday and will end at 6pm on Thursday.
The Met Office said some roads and railways may be affected and motorists are being urged to expect longer journey times.
The Department for Infrastructure’s winter safety service is now fully operational.
Around 300 staff and 130 gritters are available to salt main roads to keep traffic moving safely and freely. Twelve specialist snow blowers are also available to be deployed if required.
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