North Yorkshire County Council has installed an extra 13 roadside weather stations on remote roads to alert drivers to treacherous road conditions during bad weather.
It means there is now a total of 23 weather stations across the county, powered by solar and wind technology, that display up-to-date images of road conditions on the council’s website.
The Harrogate district is covered by one new station on the A658 Harrogate bypass as well two others in Low Burton, near Masham, and Greenhow Hill near Pateley Bridge.
The images can be monitored by commuters but will also be used by highways teams to track conditions.
“The introduction of more weather stations over recent months marks a huge step forward in our winter service delivery.
“Many of North Yorkshire’s roads pass over the high ground of the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors, resulting in dangerous driving conditions at times during the winter months.
“The stations broadcast up-to-date images to anybody who views our website. They allow you to see what road conditions are like before you even leave the house.”
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The county council is encouraging all road users to check the cameras prior to heading out if extreme weather is forecast.
For a list of the weather stations and to view live images click here