Gritters are out on the Isle of Wight tonight

Island Roads will be gritting priority one and two routes from 7pm and the highways contractor has advised people to drive carefully according to the road conditions.

A cold weather warning was earlier issued by the Isle of Wight Council following a Met Office forecast for this week.

For the south east of England, including the Isle of Wight, the Met Office is indicating a 90 per cent probability of severe cold weather from today (Monday 28) until Friday (February 1).

There may be widespread frost and occasional wintry showers. Some snowfall and ice is possible in places and there may be significant wind-chill at times in strong winds.

Although a yellow warning of snow has been issued for the South East by the Met Office, the affected area does not include the Isle of Wight at the moment.

The weather may increase the health risks to vulnerable patients and disrupt the delivery of services.

Important guidance and tips on preparing for and what to do in cold weather can be found at iwight.com/Council/OtherServices/Winter-Weather-Advice/Cold-Weather-Alert1.

The latest forecast can be checked at metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/#?tab=map.

With the temperature dropping, the winter shelter provision delivered by The Salvation Army provides warmth, food and shelter to anyone (18 years+) that find themselves without a place to stay.

If you are aware or in contact with someone without somewhere to stay, please encourage them to contact either The Isle of Wight Council Housing Team on (day time: 01983 823040 or out of hours: 01983 821105) or The Salvation Army (01982 812743).

Individuals 16 years + who have no place to stay can also contact the housing team.

If you are concerned about someone sleeping rough, you can also send an alert to Streetlink by visiting www.streetlink.org.uk, via the mobile app, available for Apple and Android devices, or by calling 0300 500 0914, This will connect them to local services and support.

If you suspect someone is in immediate risk, harm or danger from sleeping rough, please telephone the police on 999.