GRITTERS will be driving on the city streets for the first time this season. 

The vehicles will be going through Worcester tonight (November 18) for the first time as temperatures are set to hit -0.5 degrees. 

You will be able to see the gritters on Worcester's roads from 7.30pm driving on their primary, secondary and snow plus routes. 

To view routes near you visit: Gritting, ice and snow | Worcestershire County Council

A Worcestershire County Council spokesperson said: "First gritting run of the season tonight as cold weather alert issued for this week.
 
"Our gritting teams will be hitting the roads for the first time this season this evening as temperatures are set to drop to a minimum of -0.5 degrees.
 
"Our gritters will be treating our Primary, Secondary and Snow Plus routes from 7:30pm.

"A cold health amber alert has been issued for the West Midlands, starting today (18 Nov) until 6pm on 23 Nov."