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More snow is predicted to hit the West Midlands this week(Image: Gareth Fuller\/PA Wire)<\/p>\nSnowfall of up to 15cm is expected to cause significant delays to motorways in the West Midlands during Storm GorettiMore snow is predicted to hit the West Midlands this week(Image: Gareth Fuller\/PA Wire)<\/p>\n
Drivers were urged to stay safe on motorways near Birmingham with “heavy snow” set to hit the West Midlands during Storm Goretti.<\/p>\n
National Highways issued a ‘severe weather alert’ for the M6, M40, M42 and M5 ahead of the snowfall, which may be up to 15cm deep on certain roads.<\/a><\/p>\n The ‘amber’ weather alert, warning motorists over significant delays and disruption, will be in place from 6pm tomorrow, Thursday, January 8) until 9am on Friday, January 9.<\/p>\n READ MORE:<\/strong> Birmingham Airport warns passengers of ‘delays’ until February as key service only running at 50%<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n READ MORE:<\/strong> M6 shuts after girl ‘falls out the back of an ambulance’<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n It’s separate from the Met Office’s amber alert which is triggered by different criteria.<\/p>\n A National Highways spokesperson said: “Storm Goretti will bring a spell of heavy snow overnight Thursday into Friday.<\/p>\n “Initially [it will be] on hills above 200m in the Midlands with rain initially on lower routes, but this is also likely to turn to snow.<\/p>\n “Accumulations are uncertain, but 8-12cm looks probable on the higher routes, with 10-15cm for routes around Birmingham<\/a>, Leicester and Nottingham.<\/p>\n “Whilst 3-8cm looks more typical for lower-level routes in the south of east of the East Midlands and just small amounts in the far east and north of the East Midlands with 0-2 cm.<\/p>\n “The snow will often be slushy in the south and east with a slow thaw setting in through Friday.”<\/p>\n It added: “Routes around Birmingham, across to Leicester and Nottingham, will see particularly difficult driving conditions and consideration of the weather forecast should be taken before commencing journeys, with considerable delays possible.<\/p>\n “National Highways, in conjunction with The Met Office, is strongly advising that travel in these areas is likely to be extended or even disrupted.<\/p>\n “Road users are advised to take extra care and avoid, if at all possible, these areas during the severe weather alert.”<\/p>\n “Road users should heed messages on the overhead signs and listen for radio updates.<\/p>\n