Weather problems and road closures

Tuesday 27th January 2004 - 09.00 am

Currently there are no treated roads closed or passable with care in County Durham. However, motorists should beware of ice and frost on the minor untreated roads within the County

Severe Weather Warning - 27th January 2004

The snow forecast for the night of 26th January 2004 has not materialised in any great quantities, however, snow is still forecast for the second half of Tuesday and on into the evening for most parts of the County.

Road temperatures will fall below freezing on the colder Pennine roads by 12.00 noon today and on most roads by 6.00pm this evening giving widespread icy patches particularly on untreated roads

Further snow is forecast on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Find out more information on our winter service policy, a plan of the presalted routes or tips for driving in wintry conditions.

This information is as correct as can be at the time of going to press and no liability is accepted for the use or misuse of such information.

For the latest traffic updates, please visit the RAC website.

For details of roadworks within the county, please see our Road Works and Improvements page. Any other problems on highways should initially be reported through HAL, the Highways Action Line.


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Weather Problems and Road Closures

Tuesday 27th January 2004 - 09.00 am

Severe Weather Warning - 27th January 2004