KENT NEWS: Weather forecasters say Kent and Sussex will bear the brunt of England’s snow tonight with four to six inches expected.
Coupled with the overnight frost and a strong north-easterly wind, drivers face a tough drive to work on Thursday morning.
The wintry weather is not expected to last, though, with milder weather and rain forecast for the weekend.
The Highways Agency, which operates and maintains motorways and major A roads in England, is working closely with the Met Office to monitor weather conditions and maintain safe roads and reliable journeys.
The Met Office is forecasting wintry showers for Kent, Medway and East Sussex, and has issued a severe weather warning for Kent that snow showers will become prolonged at times across Kent through Wednesday afternoon, Wednesday night and into Thursday morning.
Drivers are advised that the wintry showers could be affecting their journeys as they travel this evening.
Drivers are advised to plan their journeys before they set out, checking the forecast and road conditions, to leave extra time for their journeys if travel conditions are poor, and to delay their journey if the weather becomes severe.
Road users are advised to be prepared with warm clothing and an emergency pack, which includes food and water, boots, de-icer, a torch, and a shovel in case of snow.
It can take ten times longer to stop when it is icy, so allow more room to slow down and stop. Avoid losing control of your vehicle because of wheel spin, by using the highest gear possible. Avoid sudden braking, acceleration and sharp turns.
Listen to travel news on your car radio or tune into the Highways Agency's Traffic Radio, which is available on DAB Digital Radio or online at www.trafficradio.org.uk.
Up-to-date information on road conditions on England's motorways and trunk roads is available on the Agency website at www.highways.gov.uk/traffic or by calling 08457 504030. For information on weather conditions, visit the Met Office website www.metoffice.gov.uk or listen to local radio.
The Highways Agency's winter fleet, will be out treating motorways and major 'A' roads. Drivers should take care around spreading vehicles and vehicles clearing snow and only overtake if they can do so safely, without driving on any un-cleared snow. These vehicles are performing essential work to help keep roads open and may be travelling at low speed.
POSTED: 10/02/2010 17:15:00
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