Storm Goretti: Amber Warning for Snow
- Categories : Press Release
- 08 Jan 2026
The Met Office has issued an Amber warning for snow from 8pm today until 9am Friday across our County Borough.
In preparation for this, our staff have been busy filling the grit bins within our communities.
If you notice a grit bin that needs filling, please use our online form to request a refill: https://www.merthyr.gov.uk/resident/parking-roads-and-travel/roads-footways-and-pavements/gritting/
Our gritting crews are also working to keep roads safe.
- They're gritting all main routes.
- Side streets will be gritted in the event of a ‘white out’
- Please note: roads cannot be gritted for around 3hours after rainfall.
- Please park considerately so the vehicles can get access.
Councillor Brent Carter, Leader of Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, said:
“There is still a lot of uncertainty around the current weather forecast.
“Whilst it is possible for the majority of the County Borough to have rain rather than snow, forecasters are warning that higher elevations in could potentially see in excess of 20cm of snow.
“Based on this, we must plan for the worst and ensure that we have everything in place to deal with these unprecedented conditions.
“Any school closure decisions are made by the school themselves and in the case of a partial or full closure, they will update the following webpage; schoolclosures.merthyr.gov.uk/
“The most important thing is that everyone is kept safe and we deploy our resources to where they are urgently needed.
“Please take some time to check on elderly friends and neighbours and those most vulnerable in our communities. It can be a scary time for those on their own and to see a friendly face always helps!
“The Council will issue further updates as and when we have them. Stay safe, everyone.”
For the most up-to-date weather information please visit: weather.metoffice.gov.uk
Information and advice on what to do in winter weather emergencies can be found here: merthyr.gov.uk/resident/crime-safety-and-emergencies/emergency-planning/winter-weather-emergencies/