Derbyshire weather: Met Office issues weather warning for snow and ice across Derbyshire – with potential for travel disruption
Derbyshire could be set for more arctic conditions this week – with the Met Office issuing a weather warning for snow and ice across the county.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice across Derbyshire – active between 9.00pm tomorrow (Thursday, February 12) and midday on Friday, February 13.
Outbreaks of rain will fall as snow over higher hills initially, before the snow starts to fall at lower levels throughout Thursday evening.
Any settling snow will mainly be confined to high ground. Above 200 metres, between 2cm and 5cm is possible, and above 300 metres, a few locations may see as much as 10cm. The rain and snow is expected to clear south during the early hours of Friday, with temperatures forecast to fall quickly as skies clear, leading to ice on untreated surfaces.
This could lead to some residents suffering injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces – especially on untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths
Some roads and railways likely to be affected, with longer journey times by road, bus and train services.
The Met Office issued the following advice to Derbyshire residents:
Keep yourself and your family safe when it is icy. Plan to leave the house at least five minutes earlier than normal. Not needing to rush will reduce your risk of accidents, slips and falls.
If you need to make a journey on foot, try to use pavements along main roads which are likely to be less slippery. Similarly, if cycling, try and stick to main roads which are more likely to have been treated.
Snowy, wintry weather can cause delays and make driving conditions dangerous. Keep yourself and others safe by planning your route, giving yourself extra time for your journey. Check for road closures or delays to public transport and amend plans if necessary.
Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary.
Be prepared for weather warnings to change. When a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area.