The Met Office has issued a weather warning for snow and ice across parts of the Harrogate district next week.
The yellow warning, lasting throughout Monday and Tuesday, comes as temperatures are predicted to drop below freezing over night.
Issuing the warning, the Met Office said:
“Snow showers are likely to cause some disruption to travel with a small chance of more widespread disruption for some.
“There is a small chance of travel delays on roads with some stranded vehicles and passengers, along with delayed or cancelled rail and air travel. There is a slight chance that some rural communities could become cut off [and] a small chance of injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces.
“There is a small chance that power cuts will occur and other services, such as mobile phone coverage, may be affected.”
Rural areas in the north and east of the Harrogate district could see temperatures down to -4C at night, while daytime temperatures are likely to be below 6C.
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Meanwhile, Yorkshire Water has advised residents to lag pipes that might become frozen if exposed to low temperatures, using foam insulation.
Emily Brady from Yorkshire Water said:
“Check for pipes, taps, cisterns, tanks and water meters in unheated areas that might be exposed to the cold. When you’ve found them, cut a piece of lagging to size and clip it on. If you’ve got some cable ties handy, pop a couple on to keep it secure.
“This will also help insulate your hot water system and could save you money on bills. You can also protect your outdoor taps with a tap cover to stop them freezing.
“If you turn your tap on to find no water, you might have a frozen pipe. First, check all exposed pipes for any leaks or bursts, if you can’t see anything then turn the tap on at your kitchen sink and heat the pipe with a hairdryer. Never ever use a naked flame to defrost a pipe.
“If a pipe has burst then turn your water off at the stop tap to minimise damage and water loss.”
Anyone who would be particularly vulnerable during water supply problems can join Yorkshire Water’s priority services register.
The Stray Ferret will have all the news of road conditions, school closures and more if the weather impacts on local services. Keep checking our website and social media channels for the latest updates.
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Firefighters rescue family trapped on black ice in Nidderdale
Volunteer firefighters from Lofthouse rescued a family whose car was stuck on black ice last night.
The on-call firefighters were called to the notoriously steep Trapping Hill just outside the village at 6.50pm last night, on the final day of the recent freeze.
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service’s incident log said:the car “had become immobile on black ice” and the family had been informed it would take six hours for a recovery vehicle to attend. It added:
“Firefighters walked two adults and one child into the safety of Lofthouse village.”
The incident log also noted that fire crews do not recover vehicles.
Temperatures have risen sharply today after more than a week of sub-zero conditions.
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Plummeting temperatures prompt weather warning across Harrogate district
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for North Yorkshire amid freezing temperatures this week.
Lasting until Thursday lunchtime, the warning is for snow and ice which could lead to travel disruption.
In its warning, the Met Office said:
“Snow showers and icy surfaces will bring some travel disruption, [including] some roads and railways likely to be affected with longer journey times by road, bus and train services, some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces, [and] probably some icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths.”
The forecast for this week suggests temperatures are unlikely to rise more than one or two degrees above freezing during the day, with night-time temperatures dropping as much as five degrees below zero on Thursday night.
After the home match against Northampton Town last weekend was called off thanks to a frozen pitch, Harrogate Town is warning that its away game at Doncaster Rovers on Saturday could also fall foul of the weather. Supporters are asked to check for updates before travelling – and are being warned not to travel by train because of planned industrial action.
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In the second half of the weekend, the forecast begins to change.
There is the possibility of some snow early on Sunday morning, before temperatures are expected to rise throughout the day and reach 10C overnight on Sunday.
At present, the forecast in the week up to Christmas suggests the weather will be warmer and wetter. Temperatures could rise to around 6C during the day and drop to 3C at night.
The likelihood of a white Christmas in the Harrogate district remains uncertain at this stage, though in the wake of the recent cold weather, bookies have slashed the odds of a white Christmas being reported somewhere in the UK.