Lake District passes remain closed due to ice – and drivers are asked to avoid the area.
As temperatures began to plummet over a week ago, Honister Pass, Cold Fell, Hardnott Pass, Newlands Pass and Wrynose Pass were made off limits to drivers.
Drivers are warned to take care on the roads this morning, Sunday, January 12.
Honister Pass is closed both ways due to ice between Borrowdale and Buttermere.
The road is closed due to ice on Newlands Pass both ways between Braithwaite and Buttermere.
Cold Fell is closed between Calderbridge and Ennerdale Bridge.
The road is closed due to ice on Hardknott Pass both ways between Wrynose Pass and Brook House Inn.
The road is closed due to ice on Wrynose Pass both ways from Hardknott Pass to Side Gates.
Westmorland & Furness Council sent its gritters out yesterday afternoon, with multiple treatment runs planned into the very early hours of tomorrow morning.
It said it had to focus our efforts on ensuring priority roads were kept safe and moving, many untreated routes, especially the Lakeland passes, were covered in ice.
It added: “We urge you to support our crews and emergency services by avoiding these areas, where possible, and drive to the condition of the road in front of you.
“Before setting off prepare your vehicle by checking your tyres and stock up on screen wash, and also plan your journey based on where we are gritting.”
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