People travelling are being warned to check trains and roads before leaving this morning after the city woke up to snow.
UPDATE 11:30AM - Waste collections paused in Milton Keynes due to weather conditions
UPDATE 8:30AM, Milton Keynes City Council says:
"The gritters were out again over the weekend and will be back out again today covering the main roads and routes into MK. There are over 400 yellow grit bins around residential areas that can be used to spread rock salt onto public roads, footways and redways if needed.
"Drive to the conditions and clear all snow/ice from vehicles before setting off."
Milton Keynes has woken up to snow this morning and travel disruption is expected across the city and the rest of the UK.
A yellow weather warning is currently in place across Milton Keynes and surrounding areas because of snow and ice in the region.
The warnings are in place across the majority of the UK until 11am tomorrow morning.
Motorists are being warned by National Highways of "hazardous conditions" on the roads in the South East and east of England this morning (12/12).
So far, no school closures have been announced by Milton Keynes City Council. You can keep up to date with school closures here.
There are currently delays and cancellations to trains at Milton Keynes Central, passengers are being urged to check their trains before leaving today. A number of operators have warned services could be badly affected.
Roads are currently moving slower than usual, drivers are being urged to take care due to icy conditions.
The Met Office has issued the following advice:
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If you have to make a journey when snow is forecast, make sure you have warm clothes, food, water, boots, a torch and spade, and let someone know when you expect to arrive and your route. Try to wait until the roads have been gritted before travelling
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If you must drive check the Highway Code for advice on driving in ice and snowy weather
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Be careful when walking or driving on compacted snow - it may have turned to ice
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Take care when shovelling snow. Cold air makes it harder to work and breathe, which adds some extra strain on the body and can be the cause of heart attacks in the vulnerable
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If you know of a school closure, please email news@mkfm.com with further information.
