Winter weather help and advice

Date published: 11 January 2017


Get ready for winter
Prepare for a range of winter weathers such as cold, snow and ice, high winds and flooding.
http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/barometer/get-ready-for-winter

Snow and cold weather
Be prepared for snow and extreme old weather.
http://www.gmemergencyplanning.org.uk/gmprepared/

Power cuts and emergencies

Information on power cuts from Electricity North West.
http://www.enwl.co.uk/power-cuts

Avoid a burst pipe​​

Simple steps you can take to avoid a burst pipe as the temperatures drops​.
http://www.unitedutilities.com/winterwise

Are you prepared to drive this ​winter?

Check traffic and weather updates before you set off.
http://www.gmemergencyplanning.org.uk/gmprepared/info/29/snow_and_extreme_cold_weather/35/are_you_prepared_to_drive_this_winter

AND...

Don't forget you can also have fun in winter weather
How to create the ultimate snowman
http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/barometer/get-ready-for-winter/blog/how-to-build-the-perfect-snowman

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