Amber Weather Warnings - Snow and Ice | Marshall Motor Group

Updated: 03/01/25

As you may already be aware, amber severe weather warnings for snow and ice have been issued for parts of England and Wales this weekend with up to 30-40cm of snow possible in parts of Northern England.

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Stay Safe while Driving - Plan Ahead

Icy, wintery weather can cause delays and make driving conditions dangerous, follow these few simple steps to prepare before journeys:

• Plan your route.
• Check for delays and road closures.
• Leave more time to prepare and check your car before setting off.
• Check wipers, tyres and screen wash.
• Pack essentials in your car (warm clothing, food, drink, blanket, torch).
• Take a fully charged mobile phone
• Pack an in-car charger.

Driving in Ice - drive safer by:

• Looking well ahead for potential hazards and keep your speed down.
• Accelerating, braking, steering and changing gear as smoothly as possible to reduce the risk of a skid.
• Using a higher gear may be more appropriate to help grip on packed ice.
• Using a higher gear helps manage engine power making it easier to find traction.

Driving in Snow - Top tips:

• Use dipped headlights
• Accelerate gently, use low revs and change to higher gears as quickly as possible
• Starting in second gear will help with wheel slip
• Maintain a safe and steady speed. Keep your distance from other vehicles
• Keep a constant speed up hills. Leave plenty of room between cars
• Use a low gear to go downhill and try to avoid braking unless necessary
• Steer into skids. Do not take your hands of the wheel or slam on the brakes

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Useful Links

Winter Car Kit Advice > Find out more

MET Office Updates > Find out more