Snow warning alert!!

SCHOOLS HOPE TO OPEN TOMORROW DEPENDING ON OVERNIGHT WEATHER




It's hoped schools in Guernsey will be back open tomorrow….
The Education Department says they're not yet planning to shut them
again but it does depend on how things go with the weather overnight.
If it gets worse, they'll review their decision in the morning and let
us know as soon as possible. St Anne's school in Alderney will also
announce if it's closing or not early tomorrow. The department says
they understand school closures can cause problems for parents who have
to work. But they say they have to think about pupil and staff safety
and they have to listen to the authorities when they warn us not to
travel on the roads.

(taken from c&w website)

Top tips for driving on snow and ice



COPING WITH SNOW AND ICE
Staying inside in this weather is very tempting, but unfortunately most of us have to venture out at some point. Driving can be hazardous so here are a few pointers that'll keep you and others safe on the road.

GO SLOW
There may not be any visible snow or ice on the road but black ice is a real problem in weather like this. Keep your speed down. Remember to brake on the straights and not on the bends especially on the country lanes. Brake , steer and accelerate as smoothly as possible.

KEEP YOUR DISTANCE
Treble the gap between you and the car in front.

STAY IN A HIGH GEAR
Staying in a high a gear as possible will help your tyres grip the road. Going uphill try and get up enough speed, stay in a high gear to avoid wheel spin. When going downhill try and stay in a low gear to avoid having to brake as the vehicle speeds up.

DON'T LET GO
If you do skid on the ice don't let go of the steering wheel and try not to brake. Try and steer into the skid which may seem alarming but will be better in the long run.

AND FINALLY...
Some of the most treacherous parts of your journey can be getting to your car from the house, here are a few handy tips for de-icing your path.
Dishwasher salt, sawdust, ash and surprisingly cat litter all work wonders.
(from CTV)

could have done with these tips earlier today GD when i drove into town.getting my car back up my drive whn i had forgotten something i neede to take to town was horrendous.no grip in the icy conditions lol

Is that used/unused cat litter?

All buses were cancelled this morning in Jersey because of ice on the roads, and more snow has been forecast for late morning and the afternoon.
The Met Office also forecast a bitterly cold wind and some drifting of snow later today.
Yesterday evening, hundreds had difficulty getting home as heavy snow fell from late afternoon.

we are still trapped in st saviours.lol

The Co-Op will be closing its stores across the islands at 6pm because of the worsening weather.

Alderney airport has closed and all flights into and out of the island are cancelled

lucky my daughter went out and got us some supplies in case we needed some
roads look ok here la vrangue but no sign of any post men..probably trying to find their long trousers

have managed to get to town and back but it is freezing up here in the higher parishes and trying to snow again

http://www.machovideo.com/videos.php?article=Icy_road_fail_17531


He..He...He!!!!

Doesn't deserve to have a licence......... Oh, perhaps he hasn't driving like that!!!!!





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Yes very clever................lol

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