Met office predictions of snow are correct for Scunthorpe area
Met Office predictions that snow would hit the Scunthorpe area this afternoon have proved correct.
Light snow started to fall in Scunthorpe today (January 18, 2013) shortly after 3pm and the Met Office warn it is here to stay into the evening and overnight.
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More snow is on the way in Scunthorpe
Temperatures are currently stuck below freezing at -1C and the snow is expected to continue into tomorrow (January 19, 2013).
Meanwhile, motorists across North Lincolnshire are reminded to take care on the region's roads.
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Motoring organisation Motability has issued advice for drivers to stay safe on their journey.
Top tips from the organisation remind people to make sure their phones are charged, pack warm clothes, food, drink and blankets, plan routes, defrost windscreens and windows, use slower speeds and gentle manoeuvers and consider if the journey is essential.
Comments
by DFlated
Friday, January 18 2013, 5:57PM
“Simon - you are slipping - Met Office changed tomorrow morning from light to heavy snow, I suspect a headline Simon, lets tell the public that a winter phenomenon is under way.”
by BrianPotter4
Friday, January 18 2013, 4:56PM
“I assume this article is mainly for those unfortunate people without the luxury of windows?”
by DFlated
Friday, January 18 2013, 4:22PM
“Up until 14.47 today the Met Office site had been showing the snow starting in Scunthorpe at 21:00 but have now corrected it to 15:00 so Simon you are wrong.
Woodhouse Pass? Barbara Woodhouse? or do you mean Woodhead?”
by dellboy1959
Friday, January 18 2013, 4:01PM
“Can't be that bad if the Woodhouse pass is still open.”