Saturday 13/02/2016: Gritting and Weather Update - AMBER Status
Nottingham City Council sent this bulletin at 13-02-2016 12:02 PM GMTNottingham City Council - Highway & Energy Infrastructure |
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Issued | 12.00pm Saturday 13th February 2016 |
Valid for the period | 12:00pm Saturday 13th February 2016 to Sunday 14th February 2016 |
Issued by | Richard Dunn |
Carriageways | Gritting Required |
Today's Forecast |
Rather cloudy but mainly dry through this afternoon. Overnight there will be variable amounts of cloud, but clear spells will allow RST's to fall below freezing with hoar frost developing. Staying dry through the morning with some bright spells at times. |
Outlook for the next four days (forecasts run from midday to midday) | |
Sunday |
Breezy, with sunny spells on Sunday afternoon. Overnight there will be clear periods and a risk a few generally light sleet or snow showers. During Monday morning the risk of showers should lower with good sunny spells. |
Monday |
Variable amounts of cloud with a few sunny intervals and isolated sleet or snow showers during the afternoon, again with the risk of local accumulations. Showers and winds easing overnight to give a very cold night. Dry and sunny on Tuesday morning. |
Tuesdayand Wednesday |
Dry and largely sunny on Tuesday afternoon. Cool during the evening, but overnight cloud is likely to increase with some rain and sleet expected and possible snow on hills on Wednesday morning. This turning persistent by midday. Rain, sleet and snow clearing southeast overnight with a late drop in temperatures. Plenty of sunshine on Thursday morning with scattered showers. These wintry, mainly over high ground. |
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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