With temperatures expected to plummet to a very chilly -2C tonight, residents are being urged to step away from the the kettle in a bid to fight the frost.
Nottingham City Council have issued a warning reminding people that using hot water to melt ice and snow can result in it re-freezing and turning to black ice, which can be even more dangerous.
Instead it is advised that a shovel with the widest blade possible should be used instead.
The council has also confirmed they will be gritting the tonight, so check if your road is covered, click here.
Temperatures are unlikely to rise above 2C this week and snow is expected across the county on Tuesday afternoon - time to dig out the sledges and head to Wollaton Park.
