Residents in Swindon, Wiltshire, should prepare for sleet and freezing temperatures starting overnight on February 12, 2026, as the Met Office predicts sub-zero conditions that could create icy patches for the Friday morning commute.
To keep roads safe, Swindon Borough Council has placed its winter maintenance team on high alert to treat approximately 210 miles of major routes. A fleet of eight gritters will focus on main roads, hospital access points, and busy bus routes as temperatures are expected to drop as low as -3°C.
Drivers using the M4 and A419 should also be cautious because National Highways is monitoring these major roads for freezing surfaces. Daytime temperatures on February 13, 2026, are only expected to reach 4°C, which is much colder than the usual weather for this time of year.
Commuters and parents on the school run are advised to leave extra time for their journeys and look out for slippery spots. Officials note that higher ground areas like Wroughton often experience worse ice than the town centre, and most residential pavements will not be gritted.
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