Motorists are warned of hazardous driving conditions (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)
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Motorists are warned of hazardous driving conditions
12:18pm Saturday 19th January 2013 in News
Emmellia Cairns putting snow in Darren Fry's face as they play in the snow in City Park
Motorists are being warned of hazardous driving conditions across the district as the snow turns to ice.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Yorkshire and the Humber, with sub-zero temperatures forecast for the next few days.
A spokesman said: “Although some further slight snowfalls are likely, with one to two centimetres of fresh snow in a few places, the focus switches to ice, with sub-zero temperatures persisting over existing snow cover for many areas.
“The public should be aware of the risk of localised disruption to transport during this spell of wintry weather.”
The Highways Agency is also urging motorists to take extra care in the bad weather.
The forecast for tomorrow is overcast, with temperatures of between freezing and -1C.
On Monday, more snowfall is predicted, and temperatures could reach as low as -3C.
And on Tuesday, freezing fog could add to motorists’ misery, with temperatures of between -1C and -3C expected.
But the wintry weather hasn’t just brought disruption - Bradford’s Lister Park and City Park were among the places where families have been enjoying the snow this weekend.
Comments(11)
The Hoffster
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3:44pm Sat 19 Jan 13
Why do we pay our council tax if the corrupt {insert expletive here} in City Hall don't grit the roads ?
Albion.
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4:14pm Sat 19 Jan 13
The Hoffster wrote:Plenty of gritters round our way.
And there was hardly a gritter in sight.
Why do we pay our council tax if the corrupt {insert expletive here} in City Hall don't grit the roads ?
The Hoffster
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4:58pm Sat 19 Jan 13
Albion. wrote:I guess it's what you call "selective" gritting...
The Hoffster wrote:Plenty of gritters round our way.
And there was hardly a gritter in sight.
Why do we pay our council tax if the corrupt {insert expletive here} in City Hall don't grit the roads ?
Pablo
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5:16pm Sat 19 Jan 13
Not so simple wrote:Winter tyres are brilliant. I was told I could leave them on permanently but, as the rubber is softer, I'd wear them out quicker than normal tyres.
Put snow tyres on me car....brilliant. I recommend more people buy a spare set just for winter.
Two years later, they're still on and still only half worn. They've already lasted longer than the originals.
Joedavid
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6:36pm Sat 19 Jan 13
Not so simple wrote:Sorry not got the money a normal family car like mine the tyres are £140 each.
Put snow tyres on me car....brilliant. I recommend more people buy a spare set just for winter.
Think 4 alloys would be £900 for them on top.
Shipleyvegas
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9:44pm Sat 19 Jan 13
The Hoffster wrote:Not sure where you were but I've seen tons of gritters and all the roads, main and not so main are clear.
And there was hardly a gritter in sight.
Why do we pay our council tax if the corrupt {insert expletive here} in City Hall don't grit the roads ?
Tyke69
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1:05am Sun 20 Jan 13
thingybob68
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8:19am Sun 20 Jan 13
Joedavid wrote:no you dont need to buy 4, buy two for the front if its front wheel or two for the back if its 4x4 (i think - do ask at the garage) and do what i did, get them second hand.
Not so simple wrote:Sorry not got the money a normal family car like mine the tyres are £140 each.
Put snow tyres on me car....brilliant. I recommend more people buy a spare set just for winter.
Think 4 alloys would be £900 for them on top.
snow or winter tyres as you would expect in this country hardly get used and you can find some that are hardly in excellent conditionand hardly used
I got two continentals RRP £140 for £30 each and just pay £10 per tyre to tak them off and then £10 to put them back on (i dont buy expensive alloys) - so just £40 per year for putting on and removing.
Also I have a set of snow chains in the boot and a shovel just in case.
Was delighted on the one occasion I had need to use my shovel to release one of my tyres after leaving work one night and finding them snowed in.
Be prepared and people should be fine, I can never understand why we come to a grinding halt everytime it snows - Europeans have to have winter tyes on by law.
loftyme
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10:21am Sun 20 Jan 13
The Hoffster wrote:for once I agree with you, here in Bingley we have had , gritters, snow plows, paths gritted and even a mini plow to clear the paths as well, its really good of the council to look after us so well here, I thank you :)
Albion. wrote:I guess it's what you call "selective" gritting...
The Hoffster wrote:Plenty of gritters round our way.
And there was hardly a gritter in sight.
Why do we pay our council tax if the corrupt {insert expletive here} in City Hall don't grit the roads ?
Not so simple
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1:03pm Mon 21 Jan 13
Not so simple says...
3:36pm Sat 19 Jan 13