Snow and ice gritting map (yesterday)
Routes in Cumberland gritted yesterday.
Gritting plans for yesterday will only be available if our gritters were out on the roads in Cumberland, working to keep the highway network safe and running smoothly.
Winter road maintenance and gritting
How we maintain Cumberland's street and roads during the winter months, including gritting and salting routes and salt bin locations.
Tuesday, 9th December 2025
Forecast: Headline RSTs stay well above zero. The prolonged rain affecting the region today will ease by the afternoon. Wind gusts 40-55 mph.
General Synopsis
Storm Brem, currently centered over western Ireland, will move northeast this evening into the area between Britain and Iceland, spreading unsettled weather across northern parts of the UK. By Wednesday, the low-pressure center will shift toward the Norwegian Sea as a weak ridge begins to develop. Minimum temperatures will range from +4.7 to +7.6°C. The prolonged rain affecting the region today will ease by the afternoon, especially in the south. On Wednesday, light rain or drizzle may occur in some areas. Winds will be from the southeast, with gusts reaching 40–55 mph, strongest along the coast. Visibility may be reduced in periods of rain and due to hill fog.