FORECASTERS are expecting weather conditions to improve in Gloucestershire over the next few days.

Temperatures are expected to rise to around 3 degrees and to continue to improve over the next week.

Gloucestershire County Council’s gritters were out at on December 27 on the full primary network – all A and B roads - to top up grit levels after the weekend treatments.

They will also remain on standby should further treatment be necessary.

The 34-strong team were out on the network on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day to help keep the roads free of ice.

However, motorists should continue to exercise extreme care when driving.

Tips on winter driving can be found online at www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/winter.

While the council will do all it can to keep roads free of ice, residents are being urged to do their bit too by helping to clear pavements.

Last year people were worried about liability issues after clearing ice and snow themselves.

But new guidance from the government on gritting your own driveways and pavements is now available on www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/winter and people are being advised to ensure they’re prepared before bad weather hits.