Storm Bert is set to bring high winds and the risk of flooding all weekend.
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for heavy rain from 6am today (November 23) until 23.45pm tomorrow (November 24).
There is a slight chance of power cuts and a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings.
There could be disruption to public transport and difficult driving conditions with some road closures due to flooding, said the forecaster.
Currently there is one flood alert in place in Oxfordshire for Ginge Brook, for the Steventon area down to and including Sutton Courtenay.
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Temperatures have dipped below freezing all week, with snow on Tuesday, schools closed in the north of the county and bus cancellations.
Oxfordshire County Council has posted on X, formerly Twitter, that drivers should stay ‘weather aware’.
It comes after a serious accident on the A34 this week.
A man in his 60s sustained serious injuries and remains in hospital in a life-threatening condition after the crash near Didcot at about 1pm on Wednesday (November 20).
Two ambulances, a paramedic team leader in a rapid response vehicle and the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance helicopter attended and the southbound carriageway was closed until the early hours of Thursday morning.
The worst of the weather is expected in the north where police have urged people not to travel on Scotland's roads due to the likelihood of snow.
Oxfordshire has a new fleet of gritting vehicles, a freshly built salt barn, 60 specialist drivers and over 10,000 tonnes of road salt prepared for winter.
Councillor Andrew Gant, Oxfordshire County Council’s cabinet member for transport management, said: “We are committed to keeping our network of major roads free from ice and snow to minimise the risk of accidents and ensure the smooth flow of traffic.
"This investment in new equipment and skills demonstrates how serious we are about it.”
He added: "If you do find yourself behind one of our gritter lorries, which are restricted to 30mph when they are carrying out their work, please be patient and considerate – remember that they are there to keep you safe.”
Meanwhile several events have disrupted by this weekend's weather.
A Wantage family has had to postpone their annual Christmas lights switch-on event due to weather warnings of Storm Bert.
The annual Beames family lights switch-on is a popular event in Chapel Way, Wantage.
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Ms Beames said: "Unfortunately with Storm Bert washing through us on Saturday, we are having to postpone our light switch on by one week.
"The safety of Santa, the reindeer, and our followers is paramount.
"It's obviously frustrating that we've had to delay for a week, but the safety of the public is more important."
And Cotswold Wildlife Park in Burford warned visitors it may have to close if conditions are too bad.
In a message posted online the park said: "The Met Office has forecast heavy rain/strong winds this weekend.
"In the event of extreme weather conditions, there is a possibility that the Park may have to close at short notice so PLEASE CHECK AHEAD before travelling to the Park."
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