Weather playing havoc once more
Just when we thought it was safe to return to normal fresh snow has fallen overnight and is likely to cause transport problems on road and rail.
Forecasters are expecting up to 4cm (1.5ins) of snow in some parts; the weather is set to ease at the weekend before another snowy spell from Monday.
The Met Office has severe weather warnings in place across north-west England, the West Midlands, Wales and southern England.
People are being are advised to take extra care and refer to the Highways Agency for further information regarding traffic disruption on motorways and trunk roads.
Most Ealing council services are running, including refuse and recycling collections, but it's taking crews longer to get around the borough so residents are asked to leave their bags out for longer.
Gritting teams have been on the roads since 2am this morning and are now doing their second round of the borough.
Councils have been using about 60,000 tonnes of salt daily and supplies have been running short. The Highways Agency and local authorities have agreed to cut use of grit and salt by 25%.
Confirmed school closures for Wednesday 13 January:
Brentside Primary
Derwentwater Primary
Viking Primary
Other Closures
If you want to publicise any closures or services affected in Ealing due to the weather contact editor@ealingtoday.co.uk
January 13, 2010
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