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SNOW UPDATE: Transport officials undertake biggest gritting operation in 10 years

SNOW UPDATE: Transport officials undertake biggest gritting operation in 10 years

Wednesday 10 January 2024

SNOW UPDATE: Transport officials undertake biggest gritting operation in 10 years

Wednesday 10 January 2024


Jersey's Infrastructure team were out in the early hours of the morning with six salt spreaders to manage icy roads – marking the most significant gritting operation in the island since 2013.

Ahead of rush hour traffic this morning, the Government confirmed that roads were mainly clear of ice and snow but caution is needed due to the potential for localised freezing.

Well-used pavements and paths in St Helier were also salted, but pedestrians and cyclists are encouraged to take extra caution.

Country lanes have not been salted so may be icy.

Liberty Bus is expecting to run a normal service today.

Weather forecast

There remains the chance of showers of snow or sleet this morning. While no significant accumulations are anticipated, these will keep the surfaces wet and icy in places.

Cloud cover will break at times overnight and the air and ground temperature will remain consistently below zero. The moderate breeze will make it feel even chillier.

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Pictured: La Moye Golf Course was covered by snow yesterday morning. (Dave Ferguson)

The weather today will remain fairly cloudy, with icy patches and temperatures remaining below freezing until mid to late morning.

Tonight is expected to be less severe, but a few icy patches may still occur.

Schools

The responsibility regarding school openings and closures sits with headteachers, and their decision will be communicated directly with families as early as possible.

If parents or carers are not told of a closure then they should assume the school will be open, the Government said.

The Government said that "it is a priority for everyone that children are able to safely attend school and continue with their learning as much as possible through disruptions of any kind".

Airport status

Jersey Airport operational teams were at the airport at 05:00 this morning for an early inspection of the runway.

Both inbound and outbound flights have been operating as scheduled this moring.

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Pictured: The live camera of the airport runway on Tuesday morning showed it covered in snow.

Public footpaths and gates at the airport were also treated with de-icer granules to make the surfaces safe for pedestrians.

Safety precautions

Residents are urged to dress warmly and exercise caution when outdoors.

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Pictured: A snowman in St Helier on Tuesday morning.

The Government is urging islanders to "remain vigilant and check on vulnerable or elderly neighbours and relatives during these cold spells".

Travel advice

Caution is advised when driving or traveling due to icy conditions.

Islanders are being encouraged to allow extra time for journeys to ensure safety.

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