Overview
- The Met Office has issued alerts for snow and ice as temperatures drop below freezing, with forecasts of up to 15 inches in some regions.
- Residents are being advised to manage slippery areas outside their homes because councils focus gritting on primary routes.
- Graham Conway of Select Car Leasing recommends scattering non-clumping clay cat litter to deliver immediate grip underfoot and under tyres.
- Supermarkets price 10-litre bags at about £2, including £2.18 at Aldi and £2.19 at Tesco.
- Reports stress cat litter offers mechanical traction unlike rock salt, alongside tips such as a vinegar de-icer mix, plastic bags for mirrors, and a spare doormat for wheel traction.