Current weather conditions A66
Discussion
I live about 10 miles from Brough at the Cumbrian end of Stainmoor. Coming from Penrith this morning the illuminated signs weren't saying there was any problem and the A66 was generally clear between there and Appleby. The gritters are very active.
Having said all of that, I don't know how bad it is on the North Yorks. side.
Bear in mind snow is also forecast.
Worst case is usually that you'll have to divert the A66 and head up to Newcastle to cross the A69, which is normally clear when Stainmoor is blocked.
Having said all of that, I don't know how bad it is on the North Yorks. side.
Bear in mind snow is also forecast.
Worst case is usually that you'll have to divert the A66 and head up to Newcastle to cross the A69, which is normally clear when Stainmoor is blocked.
Anyone know what it's like in Darlington / Catterick at the moment? Only idle curiosity really as I was up there most of last week but managed to finish off the work we were doing and get back down South Thursday afternoon before the bulk of the snow hit, so I was wondering how much more has fallen since we left and whether we'd have been staying longer than intended had we not left Thursday?!
Just an update, I got from bishop auckland to lancaster via the A66 and A685 today and it was ok. The roads were pretty white all the way through barnard castle and up onto stainmoor, but fairly clear from brough onwards. Its nothing that cant be passed without some care and being prepared to slow right down.
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