New Year's Eve ice warning issued for Cornwall

The Met Office is urging people to take care on roads and pavements

Author: Sarah YeomanPublished 31st Dec 2020

An ice warning has gone out for Cornwall after parts of the Duchy saw flurries of snow on New Year's Eve.

The flurries, from Camelford to St Austell, caused travel disruption on the Duchy's roads with the A30 in Bodmin closing in both directions for a time, which has since been cleared.

Now the Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice which is in force from 6pm on Thursday evening through until 9am on New Year's Day.

Forecasters say there could be sleet and hill snow which could make untreated roads slippery.

What can we expect?

Icy patches likely to form on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths

Increased chance of injuries and accidents due to these conditions

"Showers continue at present, with some heavy hail, as well as sleet and hill snow.

"With temperatures already low, and falling steadily after dusk, ice looks likely to form on many untreated surfaces.

"Early in the night further showers may wash off applied grit and salt, increasing the likelihood overall."

Met Office

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