WEATHER forecasters are warning that Bradford faces a high risk of snow this week as temperatures plummet.
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for snow and ice tomorrow (Tuesday) with possible travel disruption and even power cuts in some parts of the country.
A spokesman said: "Tuesday will be a bright, cold morning with widespread frost. Snow showers affecting the Pennines will be followed by longer spells of rain and snow. Snow will be mainly confined to high ground leading to some disruption."
The maximum temperature will be 1 °C.
And there could be further snow later in the week.
The forecasting website Netweather puts the district's risk of snow at 67% tomorrow, 60% on Wednesday and 90% on Friday.
Snowy, wintry 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 screenwash Pack essentials in your car
Take a fully charged mobile phone with an in-car charger or battery pack
2. Driving safely in snow
It is safer not to drive in heavy snow and icy conditions but if you absolutely must drive, keep yourself and others safe by:
Using 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 down hill and try to avoid braking unless necessary
Steer into skids. Do not take your hands of the wheel or slam on the brakes
3. Think ahead and act now so you can cope if cut off
Get the essentials together that you could need:
Torches and batteries
Candles and matches or lighters
Plenty of blankets and warm clothing.
4. Staying safe if you are cut off
Following these simple steps will help keep you safe and well if isolated due to snow:
Keep the thermostat set to the same temperature, both during the day and at night.
Turn off electrical heaters and put out your fire before going to bed to avoid fire risk
Don’t forget your pets. Create a place where they can be comfortable in severe winter weather.
Prevent frozen pipes, open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to allow warmer air to circulate around the plumbing
Stay indoors wearing layers of loose fitting lightweight warm clothing rather than bulky clothing
Never use a hob or oven to heat your home, they can increase carbon monoxide levels
If you need support call the British Red Cross Support Line on 0808 196 3651
5. What you can do in a power cut
People cope better with power cuts when they have prepared for them in advance and it's easy to do.
The essentials that could help you cope with a power cut are: candles and matches or lighters, torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack If your power goes out.
These simple steps can help you deal with the situation: Switch off all electrical appliances that shouldn’t be left unattended, ready for when the power comes back on.
Leave a light on, so you know when the power cut has been fixed.
Check to see if your neighbours are safe and if they have a power cut too. If they have power, your trip switch may have activated.
Wrap up. If it's cold, wrap up warm and close internal doors to keep the heat in.
Portable heaters are a good alternative if heating systems are down.
Call 105 for information, it’s a free service for people in England, Scotland and Wales.
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