Winter weather advice
03 January 2025
With freezing temperatures and icy conditions continuing in West Northamptonshire, we’re urging residents to take extra care.
People are advised to drive carefully, plan their routes ahead, check local weather forecasts before travelling and pack some essentials in their vehicles if they do need to be out and about.
Our gritters will be out salting the roads across the area but even with gritted roads, people are urged to drive with care. Find out more about gritting routes.
Some top tips for winter driving:
- Keep your distance
- Take extra care in freezing rain
- Watch out for gritters
- Go easy on the accelerator
More guidance on how to prepare before heading out, what to do on the road and if you breakdown is available on the National Highways website.
Winter wellbeing
It is important during cold weather to check on vulnerable or elderly friends, relatives and neighbours and make sure that they are safe, warm and well.
People are also encouraged to ensure they’ve got essential foods and medicines, so they don’t have to go out in severe weather.
More information on keeping well in the colder months is available on our winter wellbeing pages.
Severe Weather Emergency Protocol
The Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) is in place due to severe weather forecasts. Find out more about help for people sleeping rough in extreme weather.