The Met Office updated its forecast on Sunday, 1 February 2026, warning of widespread mist and fog developing overnight across Carlton, Nottinghamshire, which is expected to make travel difficult on Monday morning, 2 February 2026. Weather experts said visibility will drop significantly overnight, potentially affecting the school run and the first commute of the week.
Because parts of Carlton sit on Carlton Hill (a notable incline), residents might experience what is known as hill fog, where it can feel like driving through the base of a cloud. Lower-lying areas near the River Trent and the A612 Colwick Loop Road are likely to see the thickest patches, with visibility predicted to fall below 100 metres in some places.
The fog is expected to be at its worst between 04:00 and 09:00 on Monday. This could lead to delays for passengers using Nottingham City Transport services that serve Carlton — including routes 24, 25, 26 and 27 — which run along roads through the Carlton Hill area.
Drivers are being urged to slow down and use dipped headlights to improve visibility to other road users. The Highway Code and National Highways guidance advise keeping a greater distance from the vehicle in front and using dipped beams in fog, as conditions can change rapidly. The Met Office forecast indicates conditions should clear by mid-morning as temperatures rise.
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