The Government has urged the public to exercise extreme caution this evening with weather forecasts on red and orange alert for freezing rain from late afternoon.

The North of Luxembourg is on red alert, meaning that more than 15cm of snow or more than 1 l/m2 of precipitation is expected to fall in 12 hours. Residents in this region are advised, if possible, to stay at home and only attempt to travel if absolutely necessary. If travel is required, it is recommended to listen to local radio stations and inform friends and family of the travel destination, as well as to bring equipment needed if waiting next to your vehicle on the road. The arrival of freezing rain could also mean that power lines become damaged, in which case it is best to have emergency lighting, such as candles and torches, as well as a reserve of drinking water, ready.

The South of Luxembourg is on orange alert, meaning that between 5 and 15cm of snow or precipitation lower than 1 l/m2 is expected to fall in 12 hours. Although not as severe as red alert, the authorities are asking southern residents to also exercise extreme caution when travelling, and to favour public transport over individual vehicles.

In both cases, it is best to remove snow from pavements and salt them, as well as avoid obstructing manholes and drains.

For more information, visit http://www.infocrise.public.lu/fr/intemperies/intemperies-comportements-a-adopter/neige-ou-precipitations-verglacantes/index.html

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