Tips for residents as snow and ice forecast

Advice and tips for dealing with snow and ice has been issued to residents across Lincolnshire ahead of cold weather.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for "a spell of snow" in the region from 19:00 GMT until 10:00 on Tuesday.

Areas that might be impacted include Lincoln, Wragby, Market Rasen and Kirton in Lindsey.

BBC Weather said temperatures would be much lower than the mid-November average by day, with some very cold and frosty nights.

The Met Office said there could be:

• Possible travel delays on roads and delays or cancellations to rail, bus and air travel
• A chance of injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces
• Power cuts may occur and mobile phone coverage may be affected
• Some rural communities could become cut off.

Lincolnshire Police shared tips on its social media platforms about driving safely in icy conditions:

• Give yourself plenty of time to defrost your car by starting the engine and activating the blowers to speed up the job
• Leave enough space on icy roads to allow for braking distance
• Think slow and smooth for steering, and braking and accelerating in a higher gear for grip
• Try to avoid stopping on a hill
• Plan your route and consider alternatives
• Put a blanket, warm coat, phone charger, good footwear, torch, flask of tea and biscuits in your car - just in case.

• Residents are advised to keep the thermostat set to the same temperature and to turn off electrical heaters and fires before going to bed
• Instead of bulky clothing, wear layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing
• Eat regularly and have hot drinks
• Keep windows closed to avoid breathing in cold air, which can increase the risk of chest infection
• Look out for elderly relatives or neighbours, and pets
• When walking on foot, use pavements along main roads and wear footwear with grip.

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