Main roads across Derbyshire reopen after county hit by snow
Snow overnight had led to the closure of a number of schools and roads this morning – but main roads have since been reopened.
A Derbyshire County Council spokesperson said: “The main roads we’d closed last night have all now reopened.
“We’re expecting a dry and bright afternoon, but it will remain cold and through the night with clear skies.
“Road surfaces are likely to wet and will freeze, with icy conditions. Please be vigilant and take extra care.
“Across much of the county, our teams are already gritting and will be back on the roads at 4pm today and 4am tomorrow morning, treating primary and secondary routes – around 1,550 miles of road.
“Over the past 36 hours, we’ve used 1,000 tonnes of grit and our teams have been out consistently through the day and night to treat road surfaces.
“Forecasts suggest that the rest of the week and into the start of the weekend looks cold, with sleet and snow showers, ice and frost. In some areas, it will be very windy.
“We will monitor the weather conditions and we'll do our very best to keep Derbyshire moving.
“Please keep a check on our social media channels for the latest information.”