Hours of snow forecast for Stoke-on-Trent tonight

Rob Andrews

11 January 2025 at 1:34 pm·1-min read

More snow is expected to hit Stoke-on-Trent tonight. The BBC is forecasting 'light snow' between 7pm and 10pm tonight.

It comes as temperatures are not expected to go above freezing until 10am tomorrow.

Gritters have been out in Stoke-on-Trent since 4pm. Crews have also been refilling grit bins.

All 38 gritters are also out across Staffordshire overnight.

A Staffordshire County Council spokesman said: "This evening, there is a chance of sleet and snow showers but this is expected to clear after midnight. Road temperatures will drop below zero, with a risk of ice and frost. Our 38 gritters will be out again overnight treating primary and secondary routes, and re-treating primary routes as needed to ensure roads remain safe. Please take extra care while driving and allow extra time for your journeys. Stay safe, Staffordshire."

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