TONIGHT'S game at Hull City's Kingston Communications Stadium is expected to go ahead despite predicted heavy snow.With 22 miles of under-soil heating pipes, the pitch will not be a problem, although the safety of spectators getting to the game is of more concern.
TONIGHT'S game at Hull City's Kingston Communications Stadium is expected to go ahead despite predicted heavy snow.
With 22 miles of under-soil heating pipes, the pitch will not be a problem, although the safety of spectators getting to the game is of more concern.
The forecast is for a heavy snowfall today, after light snow yesterday, and crews will be deployed to try and keep roads leading to the stadium and gangways at the ground clear.
The daytime temperature is expected to be 2C (36F), falling to -3C (27F)at night.
Supporters travelling to the game are advised to listen to Radio Five Live for information of a postponement.
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