Drivers are being urged to take care on the roads as Dorset woke up to icy conditions this morning.
Travel Dorset tweeted:
⚠️ Still very cold conditions this morning, temperatures sub-zero and roads could be icy, even those that have been gritted. Footways are not generally gritted.
— Travel Dorset (@TravelDorset) December 9, 2017
Please take care travelling this morning.
Temperatures are expected to get no higher than five degrees Celsius in Weymouth today with cloud and sunny intervals for much of the day. Forecasters say there's a chance of some rain overnight.
Tommorow, Sunday, temperatures are expected to be warmer, but there is a yellow weather warning in place for strong winds between 4am and 7pm.
The forecast states: "Heavy rain early in the morning, clearing quickly to leave a dry and bright day. Gales through much of the day, perhaps severe in places, but easing in the evening. Maximum temperature 10 °C."
Drivers have been advised to take care when driving in adverse weather conditions.
Potential for fallen trees and debris on the roads and pavements.
— Travel Dorset (@TravelDorset) December 10, 2017
Minor issues can be reported online: https://t.co/vWkzCTUbur
Dangerous/high risk issues: Police emergency; or 01305 221020 for Dorset County Council area.
Useful numbers in bad weather: https://t.co/xALKvsFktq
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