Motorists are being advised to remain extra cautious on the roads this morning, after temperatures dropped to -9c in parts of Herefordshire overnight.
Herefordshire Council’s Highways teams have been out throughout the evening and overnight, gritting roads across the county, but conditions remain tricky on many routes.
Your Herefordshire has been informed of icy conditions on the road between Rotherwas and Holme Lacy Village, as well as the A4110 Canon Pyon Road between Canon Pyon and Hereford.
Some advice from Herefordshire Highways:
‘Our gritting teams are working around the clock treating the roads however some areas may still be icy.
‘Take extra care if you’re heading out in the morning and have a look at our winter driving tips below.’
Met Office forecast for the West Midlands:
Today:
Freezing fog may linger all day in places, keeping it very cold for some. But the majority will see some crisp winter sunshine, albeit staying frosty well into the day. Maximum temperature 3 °C.
Tonight:
Turning cloudier this evening and staying often cloudy overnight. Clear spells developing later with perhaps a few fog patches. Not as cold as recently but still frosty for some. Minimum temperature -2 °C.
Sunday:
A cold and in places frosty start with a few fog patches. Often cloudy through the morning with sunny spells developing more widely by the afternoon. Feeling a bit milder. Maximum temperature 6 °C.
Outlook for Monday to Wednesday:
Windier on Monday but dry. Breezy on Tuesday and Wednesday, and widely cloudy with the odd spot of light drizzle possible. Turning much milder.
