A wintry weekend for Manchester's travellers
The freezing conditions are set to last with more wintry showers and icey conditions
Drivers are being urged to take extra care on the North West road network this weekend with a weather warning for more icey conditions and wintry showers.
The Manchester area was the worst affected on Friday with driving conditions described as treacherous.
The Met Office has forecast temperatures continuing to fall and for drivers to beware of untreated surfaces. On higher ground 1-3 cm of snow may accumulate especially above around 200 meters and more than 5 cm above 400 meters. Some of the heaviest showers could produce slushy conditions even at low levels. Please be aware of possible tricky travel conditions.
We strongly advise road users who do decide to travel during severe winter weather listen to travel bulletins on the radio and pack a severe weather travel kit, including de-icer, ice scrapers warm clothes, food, water, boots, a torch and shovel for snow. When driving in severe winter weather, drivers should leave enough distance between vehicles to stop safely.
Drivers should pay particular care at locations where local conditions such as road gradients, bends or overhanging trees mean that there may be an increased risk of ice. There is always a need to drive with care, even after road surfaces have been treated. PL