ARCTIC TEMPERATURES BRING PROBLEMS IN GODALMING AREA

Motorists throughout the Godalming area are being advised to take extra care as the Arctic temperatures continue to grip the region.

Gritters are been working around the clock to ensure that the main roads continue to flow. But whilst most roads remain clear of snow, the thawing snow is set to cause problems for motorists as the sub zero temperatures continue to plummet.

Temperatures around Godalming dropped to - 7 degrees in some areas last night, and it loks like a similar picture is likely tonight.

Motorists faced problems as the southbound carriageway of the A3 from Thursley to Liphook were closed after an accident today, meanwhile there weremore problems on the A3 souhtbound on the slip road from A283 near Milford (south).

A minor accident between two cars also brought problems in Milford High Street by the local church at lunchtime.

Surrey County Council has been gritting roads and also urged drivers and pedestrians to be careful. Meanwhile Surrey Police today advised people to keep an eye on weather forecasts and allow longer travelling times and more fuel for journeys.

The Met Office is forecasting icy patches from snow melt developing in most areas of the South East as temperatures drop below freezing.

Godalming Town's home match against Burgess Hill today has been postponed due to weather conditions.