Snow falls across Shropshire - latest travel news and updates
The Arctic air following Storm Caroline has brought heavy snow to parts of Shropshire, as predicted by weather forecasters, causing a number of problems for the county.
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Snow and ice continue to disrupt travel, many schools remain closed
Friday 8 December 2017
The Arctic air following Storm Caroline has brought heavy snow to parts of Shropshire, as predicted by weather forecasters, causing a number of problems for the county.
With temperatures plummeting and ice on roads, it has caused motorists delays and hazardous driving conditions across Shropshire.
Drivers have complained that roads have not been correctly gritted, with Telford coming to a standstill during this morning's rush hour and now Shrewsbury seeing gridlock this afternoon. Oswestry is also seeing very heavy traffic with congestion on many routes.
All A & B roads have been treated in Telford and Wrekin and Shropshire.
Telford & Wrekin Council says that their gritters last went out at 2pm - the fourth time in the last 15 hours. The gritters will also go back out at 8pm.
Shropshire Council gritters and snow ploughs are working countywide, with more back out at 6pm when traffic should have eased. Shropshire Council is advising motorists to only travel if necessary and be safe, they say they are aware of problem areas and doing everything to address them.
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More snow expected as Weather Warning issued
A yellow alert has been issued for Friday and Saturday warning the weather system could cause icy surfaces and snow showers. The Met Office has issued an Amber warning for Sunday.
The Met Office says that 2-5cm of snow is likely in places with 10-20cm possible for some locations.
Latest Weather Forecast
Friday Night: It will be another cold night with a widespread frost. Snow showers will continue with some snow already lying, leading to further accumulations. A low of -4C.
Saturday: Another cold day on Saturday with snow showers continuing but also some sunshine. The showers will begin to ease later. Feeling bitterly cold. A high of 3C.
Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday: Sunday will be dry at first, but some heavy snow falling through the afternoon. Further wintry showers continuing on Monday; turning brighter on Tuesday with sunshine and isolated wintry showers.
See our weather page for the latest updates: https://www.shropshirelive.com/weather/
School and College Closures
For details of any school closures in:
Telford and Wrekin see http://apps.telford.gov.uk/snowline/
For details of any school closures in the Shropshire Council area see http://shropshire.gov.uk/school-closures
