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As the UK braces for a cold spell and wintry showers this week, it is important to be prepared for the changing weather conditions with winter gritting. Temperatures are expected to drop below freezing for much of the country this week, with lows of -8C (17.6F) forecast for Tuesday. Snowfall is possible, but there is “a lot more uncertainty than normal” in forecasts.

The UK is due to for icy weather from the end of this week, with road surface temperatures dropping below zero to as low as -5C in various parts of the country. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice for Scotland, Northern Ireland and parts of northern England

“How tech is being used to keep the UK moving during winter” – published in FMOnline November 2023. Although the automation of winter maintenance doesn’t require clients to even request a gritting service, digitisation is allowing customers to immediately view in real-time when and where that service is delivered

Self-delivery of winter gritting can be a cost-effective solution, but it requires sensible planning and execution to avoid pitfalls that could compromise both safety and budgets. Winter brings a host of challenges for businesses, and one of the foremost concerns is ensuring the safety of employees and customers by effectively managing ice and snow.

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One emerging trend that has piqued the curiosity of climate scientists is a newfound correlation between autumn flooding and severe winters. Does excess rainfall and autumn flooding actually influence the severity of winter in Britain?

Climate change and biodiversity loss are two of the most pressing environmental challenges facing humanity today. There are an enormous number of initiatives across all industries, and the gritting industry can also play its part.