Snow and ice continues to cause problems in Shropshire
Snow and cold weather is affecting schools, roads, train travel and some council services today, as the Met Office says further disruption can be expected.
A number of schools across the county are closed today, drivers are also reporting poor conditions on the roads away from main gritting routes.
This morning Arriva has suspended a number of bus routes, for the latest information see https://twitter.com/arrivamidlandsW.
For train service information see Arriva Trains Wales and London Midland service updates.
BBC Radio Shropshire, Free Radio and Signal 107 has the latest travel news for Shropshire online and on-air.
Anna Higgins, Communications Manager for the Safer Roads Partnership said “Although many main routes are clear, roads remain icy in places and smaller roads are still very icy and slippery. If you need to travel, take extra care and ensure your vehicle is in good running order before you leave. Vehicle handling can change considerably and it takes much longer to slow down on slippery roads. Reduce your speed, keep well back from the vehicle in front and allow plenty of time to slow down. Steering may become unresponsive and if this happens, ease off the accelerator and slow down gradually. Braking sharply on an icy or wet road will only make the situation worse and could cause the brakes to lock and the car to skid.”
For the latest information on school closures in Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin visit Shropshire school closures.
Telford & Wrekin Council’s libraries at Donnington, Hadley and Stirchley will be closed today. Leisure facilities are open as normal, except Horsehay Village Golf Course, which is closed. The Council is operating its Snowline on 01952 380100 with details of any schools or other services affected by the weather.
Shropshire Council is operating its snowline on 01743 252980.
Wintry Conditions to Continue
Today’s forecast is for a cold and cloudy day with a few light snow flurries. A high of 0C. Tonight, temperatures are set to dip to -6C in the county.
The wintry conditions will continue through the rest of the week as the battle between the cold air over the UK and mild air trying to push in from the Atlantic continues.
Sharp night frosts and temperatures not rising much above freezing by day mean it will stay icy in many areas.
Martin Young, Met Office Chief Forecaster, said: "Many parts will stay icy over the next few days, and there is the continuing risk of some snow at times almost anywhere. The heaviest snow, however, is expected across parts of eastern England and eastern Scotland through Sunday night and Monday, bringing the risk of disruption in some areas.
"Everyone should keep up to date with the latest weather information and plan ahead for possible travel delays and disruption to transport during this spell of wintry weather."
