Icy conditions across Wrexham as temperatures drop overnight
On and off snow falls along with freezing temperatures overnight has meant a slippy start for many in the Wrexham area.
Light snow fell on and off through the night after a flurry of heavier snow just after 1am.
Temperatures are due to remain low until mid morning before a climb to a whole 4C as the cold spell starts to pass.
A yellow weather warning for ice is in place until 11am, which also warns of ‘wintery showers’.
Across Wrexham the conditions are icy this morning, with last night’s brief snow flurry freezing overnight.
Cllr David A Bithell Lead Member Environment and Transport said: “Our crews have been gritting during the night on our priority gritting routes, although side roads and untreated roads and footpaths are very icy and extra care should be taken.
“Our crews this morning are being re-manned due to the frozen/rain and weather conditions and will be deployed back on our priority gritting routes throughout the day.”
Despite the gritting taking place there has been complaints that many roads and pathways across Wrexham are particularly icy.
Take care on the roads tonight. Im out with PC 3025 on patrol all night and the roads aren’t great. In relation to the recent burglaries, please let us know if there is anything suspicious going on we are all briefed and ready to respond. pic.twitter.com/qsdDngxCiN
— NWPPC2926 Wrexham (@NWPPC2926) January 22, 2019
For those waking up heading to work @wrexham, take your time lots of icy patches!!! sliproads, roundabouts, junctions & corners all a bit tricky. Keep your speed down. And watch for the car mold slip North A483.
— ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) Ꮥ꒝♅ოԾԾᏃꂅᏒ ⚽ (@Schmoozer74) January 23, 2019
@wrexham very slippery path outside KFC this morning take care everyone
— Martin (@1987_evans) January 23, 2019
@wrexham cannot emphasize enough how slippery the roads and pavements are this morning. Take extra care everyone.
— WxmJack (@WxmJack1) January 23, 2019
We knew the cold weather was coming and that it would freeze, so why on earth has the town centre not been gritted? I fell three times this morning – be careful it’s like an ice rink! 😩 @wrexham
— Beth Lowri Williams (@bethlowri) January 23, 2019
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