Good  Morning All,

I hope that you are all well.

I am very happy this morning as I love this weather.

(I am a fan of the cold and the snow)

Took a bit to get in to work this morning.

This was the view when I got in..

So this message is just some awareness that I took from the Wrexham Rural Police Facebook page.

The first snow and ice of the season is upon us here in Wrexham and the surrounding areas..

For some new drivers, this may be your first winter as a car owner. If it is, it’s important to adapt your driving to the conditions of the road.

Whilst only essential travel is recommended in current conditions, If you do have to drive today, follow some of these tips for a safer journey:

• Leave extra time before setting off on a journey to thoroughly defrost your vehicles, ensuring your windscreens, lights and roof are completely clear, and  give yourself time to allow for slower driving conditions.

• Drive slowly and maintain safe stopping distances – in bad weather it can take ten times longer to come to a stop.

• Give more warning than usual to other drivers when turning, stopping or changing lane.

• If you happen to skid, steer gently into it and try not to brake or accelerate until you’re back in control.

• When driving uphill, leave plenty of room in front or wait until it is clear so that you can maintain a constant speed.

• Check your tyres to ensure they have the legal tread required, tyres with less tread are more likely to lose grip with the road.

• Plan your route before leaving, check for delays and road closures and pack essentials in your car.

Please have patience with other drivers and remember that you might be experienced in winter driving, but for others this could be their first time in snow and ice.

Thank you and Stay Safe

Steve C3606.