The updated warning now includes Derby as well as all of the wider county
10:15, 04 Jan 2026Updated 10:46, 04 Jan 2026
A yellow warning for snow has been issued for Derby. Pictured is a file photo of Sadler Gate in the city centre in the snow(Image: Jan Wilde)
A new weather warning has been issued by the Met Office for snow and ice covering all of Derbyshire in place from 8pm on Sunday night (January 4) through to 11am on Monday (January 5).
Previously, the Met Office had issued the snow and ice yellow warning for the extreme west of the county and only taking in places such as Glossop, Buxton, Bakewell and Ashbourne.
But during Sunday morning this has been re-evaluated so that it now includes the city of Derby, as well as Swadlincote, Chesterfield and Ilkeston in the wider county.
The warning said: “Ice and snow may cause some disruption to travel overnight and Monday morning.
“A band of snow showers will move south during Sunday evening and into the early hours of Monday, giving a covering of one to three cms of snow in places and leading to ice on untreated surfaces. Further snow showers are likely across eastern England during Monday morning.”
What should I expect?
- Some roads and railways likely to be affected with longer journey times by road, bus and train services
- Probably some icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths
- Some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces
Snow and ice has been predicted to hit all parts of Derbyshire(Image: Derby Telegraph)
What should I do?
- Snowy, wintry weather can cause delays and make driving conditions dangerous. Keep yourself and others safe by planning your route, giving yourself extra time for your journey.
- Check for road closures or delays to public transport and amend plans if necessary.
- If driving, make sure you have some essentials in your car in the event of any delays (e.g., warm clothing, food, water, a blanket, a torch, ice scraper/de-icer, a warning triangle, high visibility vest and an in-car phone charger).
- Be prepared for weather warnings to change quickly: when a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area.
- Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary.
- If you need to make a journey on foot, try to use pavements along main roads which are likely to be less slippery. Similarly, if cycling, try and stick to main roads which are more likely to have been treated.
- Keep yourself and your family safe when it is icy. Plan to leave the house at least five minutes earlier than normal. Not needing to rush, reduces your risk of accidents, slips, and falls.
Snow and ice has the potential to cause disruption to travel during the weekend and into Monday morning.
Driving safely in snow
It is safer not to drive in heavy snow and icy conditions but if you absolutely must drive, keep yourself and others safe by:
- Using dipped headlights
- Accelerate gently, use low revs and change to higher gears as quickly as possible
- Starting in second gear will help with wheel slip
- Maintain a safe and steady speed. Keep your distance from other vehicles
- Keep a constant speed up hills. Leave plenty of room between cars
- Use a low gear to go down hill and try to avoid braking unless necessary
- Steer into skids. Do not take your hands of the wheel or slam on the brakes
Driving safely on ice
It is safer not to drive in icy conditions, but if you absolutely must drive, keep yourself and others safe by:
- Looking well ahead for potential hazards and keep your speed down.
- Accelerating, braking, steering and changing gear as smoothly as possible to reduce the risk of a skid.
- Using a higher gear may be more appropriate to help grip on packed ice.
- Using a higher gear helps manage engine power making it easier to find traction.