Friday 30/10/2015: Gritting and Weather Update - GREEN Status

Gritting Nottingham

Nottingham City Council - Highway & Energy Infrastructure
The Winter Service 2015/16 - Gritting Decision

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Issued 12:30pm Friday 30th October 2015
Valid for the period 12:00pm Friday 30th October 2015 to Saturday 31st October 2015
Issued by Richard Dunn

 

Carriageways No Action Required
   

 

Today's Forecast

Cloudy with outbreaks of rain through the afternoon and evening. Rain will generally be light and patchy but the odd heavier burst is possible at times. Rain will clear northwards by around 2200 to leave dry conditions for the remainder of the night and Saturday morning. Low cloud will spread northwards across the area towards the end of the night with some mist patches forming.

 

Outlook for the next four days (forecasts run from midday to midday)
Saturday

Saturday afternoon should be dry but rather cloudy. The bulk of the cloud should eventually clear to the north during the evening, allowing lengthy clear spells to develop. Dry with clear spells for most of the night, but perhaps turning rather misty or foggy towards the end of the night. Dry on Sunday morning with a few bright or sunny spells in places, but any mist or fog may be slow to clear. Gentle to moderate winds on Saturday, becoming light overnight. Road Surface Temperatures (RSTs) staying above freezing.

Sunday

Dry with variable amounts of cloud and sunny spells during Sunday. Dry overnight with clear spells and perhaps some mist or fog in places. Dry but rather dull on Monday morning with any mist or fog possibly slow to clear. Light winds throughout. RST's staying above freezing.

Monday

and

Tuesday

It should be dry with variable amounts of cloud and perhaps a few sunny spells. There is a risk of mist or fog developing at night in places, and this may be slow to clear during the following morning. Light winds throughout and RST's remaining above freezing.

 
Please Note: The colour code used for the headings for these forecast refer to the weather forecast and not the need to grit.
RED - The weather will cause road surface temperatures to fall or stay below zero.
AMBER - The weather may cause road surface temperatures to fall below zero.
GREEN - The weather will not cause road surface temperatures to fall below zero.
 
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