More snow coming to Staffordshire
More heavy snow is on the way in Staffordshire over the next 24 hours bringing the risk of traffic chaos and school closures.
Forecasters issued a severe weather warning that four inches will fall in some parts of the county tonight with depths of between six and eight inches a possibility on the Moorlands hills.
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But first the county could be in for flooding as rain was expected this afternoon adding volume to the water from the snow it melts.
The alert, lasting until noon tomorrow, gives a 60 per cent chance of disruption in Stoke-on-Trent and the wider Staffordshire area with drifts building up in strong north-westerly winds.
Meanwhile, fire engines from Longton and Hanley stations battled though the blizzards to a call in Fenton last night.
They were alerted by a passer-by about a blaze at the rear of the Darbar Healing Centre in Oldfield Street, Fenton, but on arrival found it was a controlled burning of rubbish.
5 Comments
by Mark, Porthill
Monday, February 09 2009, 9:41PM
“My wife also battled through the 'blizzards' to walk our pet Westie round the block. Although lost in the drifts, she managed to scramble her way back, much to my relief. Readers should note that no human was unduly traumatised in these terrible conditions either!”
by Sharon, Staffs
Monday, February 09 2009, 1:15PM
“Battled through blizzards what a laugh, this reporter is a comedy genious. Thanks for putting a smile on my face.
It was a light flurry that lasted a few hours dropping a few centimetres!!!!”
by JOHN, NEWCASTLE
Monday, February 09 2009, 12:56PM
“Meanwhile, fire engines from Longton and Hanley stations battled though the blizzards to a call in Fenton last night.
How many calls did the Ambulance service battle though lots more i dare say”
by JOHN, NEWCASTLE
Monday, February 09 2009, 12:54PM
“So the fire service "" battled "" there way to a fire how many call did the Ambulance service " battle" lots more come on fire get real”
by Michael, Chesterton
Monday, February 09 2009, 12:08PM
“"Fire engines battled through bizzards" is a little sensationalist for what was really just two centimetres of light snow on a still night.”