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Whether cycling on ice or worried about fog cancelling a flight, we've got a range of advice for travelling in severe weather.

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Driving in severe weather

Severe weather can present different challenges both for keeping the travel networks open and for those navigating through the difficult conditions.

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Travelling in heavy snow and ice

When snow or icy roads are forecast you should adjust your driving to suit the conditions and take extra care.

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Advice for travelling in fog

Travelling in fog can be extremely dangerous. Fog can drift rapidly and is often patchy.

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Travelling in storms, rain and heavy wind

Take care when travelling in heavy rain, wind and thunderstorms.

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Cold weather and driving

During the winter months, extreme weather conditions can make driving more difficult and potentially hazardous.

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Prepare a winter kit for your car

It's worth packing a few essential items in your car's boot to make sure you're ready in case of getting stuck in cold and wintry weather.

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Why does the weather affect flights?

The weather forecast is a key element of the pilot's pre-flight checks and flight crew will continually update their weather information throughout a flight.

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How weather impacts on rail travel

During severe weather trains are often busier as people leave the car or bike at home. The rail network copes well with 'run of the mill' winter weather.

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Travelling safely with a caravan

Taking a caravan or boat on holiday can be great fun, but getting there requires extra driving skill and some amount of preparation, especially if your caravan has been idle for a while.

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Travelling in fog

Travelling in fog can be extremely dangerous. Fog can drift rapidly and is often patchy.

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Tips for cycling in icy conditions - from Cycling UK

Clear winter days are a glorious time to cycle, but its best to head out with a few precautions.

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How to cycle in winter

Cycling in winter weather has some special challenges but that doesn't mean you need to put the bike away. British Cycling has some advice to help you cycle safely during the winter period.

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How fog affects travel

Fog is a major travel hazard which can lead to problems of visibility when travelling.

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Vehicle checks to make before long journeys

Getting your vehicle into tip-top shape is the best way to guarantee your journeys go according to plan whether you are heading to the coast, countryside, city or somewhere outside the UK.

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Useful travel weather contacts

Preparing for the impacts of severe weather on road, rail and air travel is not just the responsibility of the transport operators. We can all help to make their job easier when winter does its worst.

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How winter weather affects cycling

Make more informed decisions about how and when to ride safely during different weather conditions.

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Winter proofing your bike

Winter can sometimes make it difficult to cycle, but Sustrans have come up with some helpful tips on how to stay happy and safe on your bike during cold and icy weather.

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Driving coaches and trucks in severe weather

Advice from Highways England on driving larger vehicles in poor winter weather.

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Out and about

Tips and advice to enjoy yourself out and about, whatever the weather

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