Planned winter services actions from 4:00pm on Wednesday 8th January 2025
Planned winter services actions from 4:00pm on Wednesday 8th January 2025
Winter Alert
Based on the most recent weather forecast we plan to carry out gritting from 4:00pm on Wednesday 8th January 2025 on the following routes:Allendale, Alnwick 1, Alnwick 2, Alnwick 3, Alnwick 4, Bearl 1, Bearl 2, Bearl 3, Bearl 4, Bearl 5, Bearl 6, Bellingham 1, Bellingham 2, Berwick 1, Berwick 2, Cowley 1, Cowley 2, Cowley 3, Cowley 4, Cowley 5, Haltwhistle 1, Haltwhistle 2, Morpeth 1, Morpeth 2, Morpeth 3, Otterburn 1, Otterburn 2 and Rothbury.Then from 03:00am on Thursday 9th January 2025 on the following routes:Allendale, Alnwick 1, Alnwick 2, Alnwick 3, Alnwick 4, Bearl 1, Bearl 2, Bearl 3, Bearl 4, Bearl 5, Bearl 6, Bellingham 1, Bellingham 2, Berwick 1, Berwick 2, Cowley 1, Cowley 2, Cowley 3, Cowley 4, Cowley 5, Haltwhistle 1, Haltwhistle 2, Morpeth 1, Morpeth 2, Morpeth 3, Otterburn 1, Otterburn 2 and Rothbury.Additional routes will be monitored and treated as required.You can view our map showing all primary gritting routes at: https://bit.ly/nccgritters? Please note that Highways England is responsible for gritting the A1 and A19 - contact them on 0300 1235000 or email info@highwaysengland.co.uk This afternoon will be largely dry, bright and cold with spells of wintry sunshine and very little in the way of cloud. Easing winds.Tonight will see dry and clear conditions develop. It will be very cold with a few patches of freezing mist and fog possible.Tomorrow will see another very cold and icy day with plenty of wintry sunshine. The patches of freezing mist and fog may be slow to clear. A chance of a few showers in eastern coastal areas later on.View the latest detailed forecast and weather warnings at https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/ Please report any problem areas to us at https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/winter You can also call us during office hours on 0345 600 6400 - please be aware that during peak times there may be a queue.In continuing cold weather conditions, when widespread ice is forecast, and as resources become available, we will progressively start gritting: main footpaths and car parks in town centres; busy urban shopping areas; important pedestrian links and footpaths next to large schools.Please drive according to the weather conditions and take care on the roads.