Over 25 schools in Lincolnshire have been forced to close due to the snowy and icy weather conditions across the county.
The adverse weather conditions could continue in Lincolnshire for up to three days.
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for snow that will run until 11.59pm on Wednesday, February 10.
In addition, an amber weather warning for snow is expected to remain in place until 2pm on Monday, February 8.
Travel delays on the roads are likely, as well as some delays and cancellations to rail and air travel.
Lincolnshire County Council said it has been notified of the following closures:
Gainsborough Nursery School
Mercer’s Wood Academy
White’s Wood Academy, Gainsborough
Willoughby Academy, Bourne
Binbrook C of E Primary School
Waddingham Primary School
Theddlethorpe Primary School
Frances Olive Anderson C of E, Lea
Somercotes Academy
St Georges C E Primary, Gainsborough
Banovallum School
The John Fielding Special School, Boston
Louth Academy
East Wold CE Primary School, Legbourne
Scamblesby C of E Primary
St Bernards School
St Lawrence School
Toynton All Saints Primary School
John Spendluffe Technology College
Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School, Horncastle
New York Primary School
Market Rasen C of E Primary School
Caistor C of E Primary School
Grasby All Saints Primary School
Friskney All Saints Primary School
Donington on Bain Primary School
Great Steeping Primary School
Caistor Grammar School
Great Ponton C of E Primary School
Charles Reed Academy, Corby Glen
Warren Wood School, Gainsborough
Aegir School, Gainsborough
De Aston School, Market Rasen
Springwell Mablethorpe
Springwell Spalding
We have had 22 collisions reported so far today. Issues on the A17 at Leadenham where traffic has been getting stuck on a hill. Same at Gonerby Hill Foot in Grantham and the A158 at High Toynton. Stay safe and take care. If you can reschedule your essential journey, please do. pic.twitter.com/jPLGO82Xyo
0800hrs update A1 – We have a number of reports of snow settling in lane 2 both NB and SB – drivers passing with care A158 – Horncastle to Partney – closed A153 Louth to Horncastle closed A157 passable but HGV’s stuck a tractor on scene assisting – between Wragby and Louth ^CD pic.twitter.com/dEN3MuEAaw
Update – We have reports from officers that the A15 between Lincoln and Sleaford is quite bad and a number of cars have come off the road. ^CD pic.twitter.com/JN8Un85M8J
Bayards Leap between Cranwell and Metheringham there is a number of vehicles struggling to get up and down the hill. Please consider alternative routes. ^CD pic.twitter.com/CBkxoy43XN
The county’s coronavirus vaccination and testing centres remain open as normal, but it is advised to leave extra time to get there.
However, the adverse weather conditions has led to North Kesteven District Council cancelling its garden waste collection on Monday, February 8 and Tuesday, February 9. Updates will be issued online here.
Meanwhile, the government’s Flood Information Service said there are currently six flood warnings affecting Lincolnshire.
Flooding is expected and immediate action is required in the following areas:
Car Dyke, Billinghay Skirth and tributaries in Billinghay
Low Barlings and the Short Ferry Area
River Glen at Surfleet Reservoir during high tide periods
River Witham and associated Fens from Chapel Hill to Boston
River Witham and associated Fens from Washingborough to Metheringham
River Witham and associated Fens from Woodhall Spa to Chapel Hill
There are also 22 flood alerts, where flooding is possible and people need to be prepared in these areas:
Bain Catchment
Barlings Eau and Duckpool Catchwater
East and West Fens
East and West Glens
Fossdyke Canal and River Till
Humber tributaries
Lincolnshire East Coast Rivers
Lincoln Watercourses
Louth Canal and Waithe Beck
Lower Glen and Bourne Eau System
Lower River Ancholme
Lower River Witham
Minor Watercourses from Heighington to Dunston
Rase and Upper Ancholme
River Idle in Nottinghamshire
River Steeping
River Trent from Cromwell Weir to Gainsborough
River Wreake in Leicestershire
South Forty Foot Drain
Tributaries of the lower River Witham from Blankney to Sleaford
Witham in North Kesteven
Witham in South Kesteven
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