Monday 08/02/2016: Gritting and Weather Update - AMBER Status

Gritting Nottingham

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

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Issued 11.45am Monday 8th February 2016
Valid for the period 12:00pm Monday 8th February 2016 to Tuesday 9th February 2016
Issued by Richard Dunn

 

Carriageways No Gritting Required
   

 

Today's Forecast

It will be windy this afternoon, with sunny intervals and showers, some of which will be heavy. Through the evening the strong winds should gradually ease, with most of the showers dying out by 23:00. The rest of the night will then be largely dry with lengthy clear periods. During Tuesday morning there will be sunny spells, however a few light showers are possible towards midday.

 

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

Cloudy and turning colder, with outbreaks of rain at times. This will gradually clear south during the evening leaving the overnight dry and clear allowing RSTs to fall close to freezing. Perhaps one or two showers Wednesday morning.

Wednesday

Dry with brighter spells during the afternoon. Winds easing and skies clearer overnight allowing RSTs to fall close to freezing. One or two showers likely Thursday morning.

Thursday

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Friday

Any showers tending to ease during Thursday afternoon, then dry overnight with clear spells. Cloudier during Friday, with outbreaks of rain. Drier overnight into Saturday though rather windy. Perhaps one or two showers Saturday morning. Cold both nights, though RSTs remaining just above freezing.

 

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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