The Met Office has issued multiple yellow and amber weather warnings over the next 48hrs for strong winds, heavy rain, snow, and ice.
Residents and businesses are advised to:
• Avoid unnecessary travel and check local conditions before setting out.
• Allow extra time for essential journeys and drive with caution
• Stay warm and look out for vulnerable neighbours.
• Stay updated via the Met Office and local council road updates
Travel Safety
Avoid driving if possible. If you must travel:
• Use dipped headlights.
• Accelerate gently, keep low revs, and change to higher gears quickly.
• Start in second gear to reduce wheel slip.
• Maintain a steady speed and safe distance.
• Use low gear downhill; avoid harsh braking.
• If you skid, steer into it and keep hands on the wheel.
Power Cut Preparation
Have torches, batteries, and a charged power pack ready.
If Isolated by Snow
• Keep heating consistent day and night.
• Turn off heaters and fires before bed.
• Keep pets warm.
• Prevent frozen pipes by opening cabinet doors.
• Stay indoors, wrap up, and close internal doors.
• For support, call British Red Cross: 0808 196 3651.
Look Out for Others
Check on older or vulnerable people for food and medical needs. If worried about health, call NHS 111.
Useful Links
Further information from HWFRS
Safer Heating
Using the Road Safely – Adverse weather
External Partner Links
Herefordshire Council
Roadworks and live traffic updates:
Worcestershire County Council
Roadworks and live updates