Værmelding for Kinloch Hourn

Information on update: The warning period has been extended until mid morning on Friday. Sleet and snow showers will continue for the rest of Thursday, dying out by across northwest Scotland overnight but persisting across northeast Scotland until Friday morning. Further accumulations of 1-4 cm are expected to low levels away from coasts with 5-10 cm possible above 150 metres. Where any modest daytime thaw has occurred, icy stretches are likely on untreated surfaces. What should I do?Keep yourself and your family safe when it is icy. Plan to leave the house at least five minutes earlier than normal. Not needing to rush reduces your risk of accidents, slips, and falls.If you need to make a journey on foot, try to use pavements along main roads which are likely to be less slippery. Similarly, if cycling, try and stick to main roads which are more likely to have been treated.Snowy, wintry weather can cause delays and make driving conditions dangerous. Keep yourself and others safe by planning your route, giving yourself extra time for your journey. Check for road closures or delays to public transport and amend plans if necessary. For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warningsWhat to expect: Some roads and railways affected with longer journey times by road, bus and train services; Some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces; Icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths.

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