FREEZE MEANS FUN FOR FREYA
Freya Stapleton, 3, of Sherwood sledging in the snow at Woodthorpe Grange Park as Storm Darcy brought freezing conditions and blizzards to Notts yesterday. The icy weather is set to stay for the next few days
SNOW and freezing temperatures set in over much of Nottinghamshire yesterday - and are set to stay for the rest of the week.
A bitterly cold wind from the East blew in snow creating the chance for sledging fun for youngsters - but also misery for some on the roads.
Motorists were warned about the ‘treacherous’ conditions on the county’s roads after a number of crashes in the space of a few hours yesterday morning.
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said it had “attended lots of RTCS”.
Matt Reavill, group manager for the fire service, said conditions led to a spate of incidents where cars crashed into ditches, including one in Farnsfield, an incident in the village of Kirton and another on the A57 in Darlton where two vehicles ended up in a hedge.
He said: “RTCS a plenty across north Notts.
“Please take my word for it - driving conditions on side roads are treacherous.
“Covid lockdown and snow/ice equals stay at home.”
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue service added: “We have attended lots of RTCS already this morning.
“If driving is essential for you today please ensure you are doing it safely. The roads are very icy and you can easily end up like this one.”
Temperatures are forecast to hover around or below freezing for the rest of the week with a Met Office yellow warning for snow and ice in place across the county until midnight tomorrow with disruption possible.