Residents in Carlton, Nottinghamshire, should prepare for travel delays on the morning of Friday 13 February 2026, as freezing temperatures and sleet are expected to make roads and pavements slippery. Local forecasts indicate about a 60% chance of sleet showers at around 6:00am, coinciding with the morning commute.
Met Office forecasts and local weather briefings show temperatures falling to around -1°C overnight, leading to widespread frost before dawn. These icy conditions are expected to affect car journeys, school runs and local bus services throughout the morning, with a residual risk of further frost into Saturday.
Commuters who use Nottingham City Transports services serving Carlton are advised to check NCT for live updates before travelling. Several Lilac services (including 24, 25, 26 and 27) and the Red service (44) serve Carlton and surrounding routes; local hills such as Carlton Hill (B686) can become particularly difficult for buses and other large vehicles when ice or slush forms on the road.
Nottinghamshire County Council stages winter gritting runs on A and B roads and on major bus routes, but many smaller residential streets and pavements are not treated. Pedestrians should take care on untreated surfaces — adopt small, flat-footed steps to reduce the risk of slips and falls.
For live local updates check official sources: the Met Office forecast for the East Midlands, the Nottinghamshire County Council gritting information and the Nottingham City Transport service updates (NCT app/website). Local outlets such as Gedling Eye also publish transport updates for Gedling borough. Allow extra time for journeys until the ice clears later in the day.
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