Hertfordshire Highways Ready for a Cold Snap
| Published: 21st November 2008 15:47 |
A cold snap has been forecast for the next few days, with snow possible on Saturday night, so Hertfordshire Highways' 58 gritters are ready to roll.
The following conditions are anticipated:
- Friday night: Showers of rain clearing, leaving a cold night with road temperatures around zero.
- Saturday day: Cold, clear and dry
- Saturday night: Spell of snow, with possibly 1cm of snow settling.
- Sunday day: Rain
- Monday to Thursday: Cold, showery weather could continue to Wednesday or Thursday of next week.
"Current weather forecasts indicate a cold snap for the next week, so our gritters are ready to act as soon as reports indicate that road temperatures are dropping," said County Councillor Stuart Pile, Executive Member for Highways, Transport and Rural Affairs.
"The Highways emergency teams are on stand-by round the clock to salt the roads at exactly the right time. The crews keep a constant eye on the latest weather forecasts so that - where possible - salting is carried out before freezing conditions occur.
"Road users are advised take extra care in these weather conditions."
If you spot a problem with Hertfordshire's roads, then you can report it by visiting the Herts Direct website or by telephoning 01438 737320.
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