Saturday 02/01/2016: Gritting and Weather Update - GREEN Status

Gritting Nottingham

Nottingham City Council - Highway & Energy Infrastructure
The Winter Service 2015/16 - Gritting Decision

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Issued 11.45am Saturday 2nd January 2016
Valid for the period 12:00pm Saturday 2nd January 2016 to Sunday 3rd January 2016
Issued by Richard Dunn

 

Carriageways No Action Required
   

 

Today's Forecast

It will be a rather cloudy day with outbreaks of mainly light rain at times. Turning drier for a time later in the night with clear spells developing. RSTs are expected to stay above freezing. Another band of rain will spread in from the southwest towards midday on Sunday.

 

Outlook for the next four days (forecasts run from midday to midday)
Sunday

Wet and windy during Sunday afternoon and evening. During the first part of the night drier conditions, with some clear spells will develop as winds ease.

Monday

Largely dry, although the odd spot of rain is possible at times. The odd bright or clear spell is possible but it is expected to be largely cloudy.

Tuesday

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Wednesday

Remaining largely dry during Tuesday afternoon and night, although the odd outbreak of rain is possible at times. However cloud breaks will see RSTs falling close to freezing at times. During Wednesday rain arrives from the west as winds strengthen during the afternoon. Outbreaks of rain then continuing through the night and much of Thursday morning.

 

Please Note: The colour code used for the headings for these forecast refer to the weather forecast and not the need to grit.

RED - The weather will cause road surface temperatures (RSTs) to fall or stay below zero.
AMBER - The weather may cause road surface temperatures (RSTs) to fall below zero.
GREEN - The weather will not cause road surface temperatures (RSTs) to fall below zero.
 
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