Amber weather warnings for snow and ice

The Met Office has issued an Amber warning for snow and ice affecting the North West on Saturday and Sunday.

Extra council staff are on standby to deal with anticipated problems caused by the weather over the weekend.

Winter maintenance gritting teams have already been out several times in the last few days, and will continue to do so over the weekend as and when temperatures are forecast to drop below zero or snow is expected.

River levels will be checked throughout the weekend, and the council will work with partners including utility companies and the emergency services to deal with any emergency.

The council is posting updated information on its social media pages, including weather warnings, when gritting is taking place, and other useful links. Follow us on @BuryCouncil and https://www.facebook.com/BuryCouncil

Other links:

• Check UK weather warnings and advice
• For Met Office updates: @MetOffice, @MetOfficeNWEng, Facebook, Instagram. YouTube.

ENDS

Press release issued: 3 January 2025.