Friday 15/04/2016: 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 12:30pm Friday 15th April 2016
Valid for the period 12:00pm Friday 15th April 2016 to Saturday 16th April 2016
Issued by Richard Dunn

 

Carriageways No Gritting Required
   

 

Today's Forecast

Cloudy with outbreaks of rain at times through the afternoon. The rain will continue into the evening and overnight, and could become persistent in places. There is a risk that the rain could turn to sleet for a time overnight (Sleet is possible towards the end of the night and into Saturday morning, but no accumulations are expected). Saturday morning will then be cloudy with rain or sleet continuing.

 

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

Sunshine and showers, with the risk of hail at times. Overnight skies should clear with a cold night to follow, allowing temperatures to fall. After a bright start on Sunday, cloud will build throughout the morning.

Sunday

Generally dry and rather cloudy. Overnight there may be some breaks in the cloud at times, though cloud cover is likely to persist into Monday morning.

Monday

and

Tuesday

Monday: Light winds and the risk of some drizzle, with sunny spells at times.


Tuesday: Becoming drier, with more in the way of brightness.

 

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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