Planned winter services actions from 4:00pm Tuesday 28th January 2025

Planned winter services actions from 4:00pm Tuesday 28th January 2025

Winter Alert

Based on the most recent weather forecast we plan to carry out gritting from 4:00pm on Tuesday 28th January 2025 on the following routes: Allendale, Alnwick 4, Bearl 4, Haltwhistle 1, Otterburn 1, Otterburn 2 and Rothbury. Then from 04:00am on Wednesday 29th January 2025 on the following routes: Allendale, Alnwick 4, Bearl 4, Haltwhistle 1, Otterburn 1, Otterburn 2 and Rothbury. 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 Tonight, there will be a mixture of cloudy and clear intervals. It will generally be dry although one or two isolated showers cannot be ruled out locally. Turning cloudier once again tomorrow morning with a possibility of some light rain briefly. These conditions will persist into the afternoon, but skies will clear in the evening. 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.