Heavy Rain and Thick Fog to Slow Down Carlton Commuters

People living in Carlton, Nottinghamshire, are being told to expect difficult travel conditions on Wednesday, 4 February 2026, as evening rain is expected to be followed by thick fog. Forecasters warn this change could cause poor visibility for anyone heading out on the roads during the early Wednesday morning commute.

According to the Met Office, rain is expected to begin in the area at around 6:00 PM on Tuesday evening, with some heavier bands possible across parts of the East Midlands. As skies clear and temperatures fall overnight, radiation/valley fog is likely to form; forecasters say visibility could fall below 180 metres in places — the Met Office’s threshold for what is generally described as ‘thick fog’ for public forecasts.

The conditions are likely to affect major local routes, including the B686 (Carlton Hill) and the A612 (Colwick Loop Road). Low-lying areas near the Trent Valley — such as Netherfield and Colwick — are particularly at risk, because moisture can become trapped in the valley before drifting up into residential streets around Carlton.

Nottinghamshire County Council is advising drivers to slow down and leave more space between vehicles because stopping distances are longer in wet conditions. Drivers should use dipped headlights so they can be seen more easily; and, as the Highway Code advises, drivers must not use front or rear fog lights unless visibility is seriously reduced, because fog lights can dazzle other road users.

Passengers on Nottingham City Transport (NCT) services serving Carlton — including the Lilac and Blue lines — should also be aware that fog could cause delays during the morning peak. Forecasters expect the period of greatest disruption to be in the pre‑9am to mid‑morning period (roughly 5:00 AM–10:00 AM on Wednesday) before conditions begin to clear.