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13
Jan 2021
Venues close as heavy snow approaches Harrogate district
Gritters are out in force today as the Harrogate district braces itself for a second bout of heavy snow in a week.
Fountains Abbey near Ripon and RHS Harlow Carr in Harrogate have already decided to close tomorrow, with the Met Office warning of road closures, stranded vehicles, power cuts and loss of mobile phone coverage.
https://twitter.com/fountainsabbey/status/1349377662389809152
https://twitter.com/RHSHarlowCarr/status/1349354274833231879
A yellow weather warning for snow and ice is in place until 9pm tomorrow.
Although less severe than amber and red warnings, the Met Office still warns of "possible significant travel disruption".
Overnight temperatures are forecast to fall as low as minus two degrees centigrade and not rise above freezing until Saturday, when another weather warning — this time for heavy rain — if effective.
https://twitter.com/northyorkscc/status/1349348092466896900
There are currently no flood warnings in the Harrogate district but they are in place nearby on the River Swale and River Ouse.
The Stray Ferret will provide weather and travel updates throughout the day tomorrow.
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