Residents in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, should prepare for icy roads and travel delays on the morning of Friday 13 February 2026. A mix of sleet showers and sub-zero temperatures is forecast to create slippery conditions for drivers and pedestrians during the morning rush.
According to the Met Office forecast for Wolverhampton (https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/forecast/gcq7pt4g5), temperatures are expected to drop to around -1°C overnight, with wind gusts reaching up to 25mph. The combination of moisture and freezing ground raises the risk of “black ice” forming on roads and pavements, particularly in higher areas such as Penn and Tettenhall.
The City of Wolverhampton Council says its gritting fleet is on standby to treat primary routes — including routes to hospitals — and advises residents that salt is not a “magic wand” and ice can still form during heavy rain or sleet. The council’s winter gritting information is available at https://www.wolverhampton.gov.uk/parking-and-roads/winter-gritting.
Transport operators warn travel services, including National Express West Midlands buses and the West Midlands Metro, may face delays during the forecast peak disruption window of about 05:00–10:00. Transport for West Midlands recommends commuters check live service updates and allow at least 20 minutes of extra travel time for de-icing vehicles and slower traffic on major routes such as the A41 and the A449. See National Express West Midlands service updates at https://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/service-updates and TfWM winter travel advice at https://www.tfwm.org.uk/campaigns/winter-services/.
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