Gritters do the rounds with snow expected overnight

GRITTING teams are out in Solihull this evening as the borough braces for its first spell of properly wintry weather.
Snow is expected to fall from 3am, with forecasts that flurries of the white stuff will continue throughout tomorrow and over the weekend, with daytime temperatures struggling to get above zero.
The Met Office has indicated that between 2-5cm will be reported fairly widely tomorrow (Friday), with deeper drifts over high ground.
Solihull Council has previously suggested it is well-prepared for harsher weather conditions, having experienced a particularly mild winter last year.
Nine new gritting lorries have been brought into service in an effort to keep the roads moving.
Councillor Ted Richards, cabinet member for transport and highways, said: "Motorists’ safety is a priority for the council and we are taking the appropriate steps to ensure that daily life can carry on as normal during freezing temperatures.
"I would, however, still like to remind motorists to take extra care when out and about during cold months."