Related link: Weather warning - South East England

29 January 2012

With forecasters predicting the possibility of snow overnight or tomorrow morning (Monday 30 January), Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service is encouraging drivers to be prepared.

A weather summary issued by the Met Office this afternoon (Sunday 29 January) for the south east, which includes Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes, says there's a chance of up to 2cm of snow in hilly areas and the potential for disruption to traffic.

Community safety manager Chris Bailey said: “Motorists have certainly had plenty of practice at coping with bad weather in recent years.

“By now, everyone should know that a bit of planning and preparation and a lot of care and attention can make all the difference.”

He is urging motorists to follow this advice:

• Allow more time for your journey.
  
  
• Listen to local and national radio for travel and weather information (see local radio list below).
  
  
• Slow down and leave extra space between you and the vehicle in front.
  
  
• Check your tyres, lights, wiper blades, anti-freeze and battery, and keep windows and mirrors clear of ice and condensation.
  
  
• Be prepared when travelling in snow – carry an ice-scraper, de-icer, torch, warm clothes, blanket, boots, spade, food, drink and first aid kit in your vehicle.

Radio frequencies for local travel news and weather forecasts:

BBC Three Counties Radio - Beds, Herts and Bucks - 95.5, 103.8 FM
BBC Three Counties Radio - Milton Keynes - 104.5 FM
BBC Radio Oxford - 95.2 FM
BBC Radio Northamptonshire - 103.6, 104.2 FM
BBC Radio Berkshire - 95.4, 104.1 FM
Heart - Beds, Bucks and Herts - 97.6 FM
Heart - Milton Keynes - 103.3 FM
Heart - Oxfordshire - 97.4, 102.6 FM
Heart - Northamptonshire - 96.6 FM
Heart - Berkshire - 97, 102.9 FM
Mix 96 - Aylesbury Vale - 96.2 FM
Time 106.6 - Berkshire and South Bucks - 106.6 FM