Snowy Weather Warning for Rhondda Cynon Taff

February 2, 2009

Statement from Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council:

A severe weather warning is in place for Rhondda Cynon Taf as heavy snowfall is expected later today and throughout the night.

The Met Office are warning that around 10 to 15cm of snow is expected to fall with showers becoming more persistent from 6pm this evening – today (Monday February 2nd).

Further showers are expected throughout Tuesday and Wednesday with significant snowfall on Wednesday night and further showers throughout Thursday (February 5th) and Friday (February 6th).

Council officers are well prepared. Staff are monitoring the situation and – should the expected inclement weather occur – will work to ensure that any disruption to Council services is kept to a minimum.

All relevant Council resources on standby and, if needed, all available staff will be called to assist. Our ‘grit bins’ have been filled and gritters are already out and about across the County Borough, ensuring that access to main roads and bus routes are kept as clear as possible.

Motorists who are forced to leave their vehicles due to the snowfall, are asked to ensure they are parked on the sides of roads to allow the snow ploughs access those areas.

The Council’s Cabinet Member for Transportation and Customer Care Cllr Andrew Morgan said: “The teams are working hard to try and ensure that main carriageways remain clear of snow and are salted in case of ice.

“We are all well aware of how unpredictable the weather in Rhondda Cynon Taf can be, but staff are doing all in their power to prepare the county borough for the heavy snowfall and we would advise residents and visitors to be extra careful and only undertake journeys that are absolutely necessary.”

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