The Met Office has issued a yellow ice warning for Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, which will be in place from 5:00 PM on February 13, 2026, until 10:00 AM the following morning. The national weather service warns that temperatures will drop below freezing after rain and sleet clear the area, creating dangerous patches of ice on local surfaces.
Forecasters expect the freezing conditions to make travel difficult on roads, footpaths, and cycle paths that have not been treated with salt. Drivers and pedestrians are being told to watch out for slippery surfaces and to allow more time for their journeys, especially during evening travel and Saturday morning outings.
North Northamptonshire Council manages a salt storage depot in Wellingborough to supply its fleet of gritting vehicles. The council’s contractor, Kier Transportation, is prepared to grit main roads and bus routes automatically whenever road temperatures are forecast to fall near freezing.
Residents are encouraged to stay updated on local travel conditions as the ice may affect Friday evening commutes and Saturday morning trips. Untreated side streets and residential areas are likely to remain slippery throughout the duration of the warning, as gritting teams focus on the busiest local routes.
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