FORECASTS say the worst of the snow may have passed for Swindon, but borough council gritters are preparing for another fall this afternoon and the Met Office has issued a warning for ice later on. 

Zoe Moore, highways maintenance service manager, said: “Our staff are working hard to keep the roads as clear as possible in challenging conditions. I would urge anyone using the road network today to drive with caution.

“Our gritting team are currently out on the network with snow ploughs and they will be out on the road network later today to apply more salt to the roads.

She explained: “Once the salt in on the ground, it needs to be driven on to enable the salt to turn to a saline solution. This will then encourage the thaw of ice and snow. This is why it appears that the roads haven’t been treated. Once the network is busier, the main roads will start to clear.”

The Met Office’s latest forecast shows Swindon has had the worst of the weather, but more snow is expected this afternoon with a cold night and the odd flurry.