Residents in Banbury, Oxfordshire, should prepare for freezing temperatures and icy patches as a cold snap is expected to arrive on the evening of Friday, 13 February 2026. The Met Office’s Banbury forecast (updated 11 February 2026) shows an overnight low of around −2°C on Friday, with a chance of wintry showers (sleet/ice pellets or snow) late on Saturday night.
Oxfordshire County Council operates a salt barn at its Deddington highways depot and maintains a gritting fleet to treat primary routes (A- and B-roads) when temperatures are forecast to drop below freezing. Drivers are advised to take extra care on side roads and pavements, which receive limited or no routine treatment and may remain untreated and slippery.
Local services could also be affected by sub-zero temperatures. Cherwell District Council warns: “In exceptionally inclement weather, the contents of the bin may freeze and it may not be possible to empty the bin.” Residents should still present bins on collection days; the council’s webpages explain arrangements if collections are missed.
Neighbours are encouraged to check on vulnerable residents and take simple steps to protect their homes, such as protecting exposed external pipes and bringing tender plants indoors. The cold conditions are likely to persist through the weekend, with daytime “feels like” temperatures expected to be around 0–2°C.
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