Storm Goretti: Important information and updates
- Categories : Press Release
- 08 Jan 2026
This page will be updated with important information and updates during Storm Goretti.
The below information is provided with the most recent first:
Friday 9th January 2026:
7:30am:
Bydd ein Canolfan Gyswllt a'n Derbynfa ar agor ychydig yn hwyrach nag arfer heddiw tra bod ein haelodau staff yn teithio'n ddiogel i'r gwaith.
Byddwn yn darparu diweddariad arall pan fydd ar agor. Diolch.
6:00am
Weather update We are aware that some areas in Merthyr Tydfil that are on higher ground are experiencing accumulations of snow and driving conditions are becoming treacherous.
Please take care on the roads if you need to be out and about, but where possible please stay home and stay safe.
4pm:
🟠 AMBER WARNING FOR SNOW 🟠
The Met Office has issued an Amber warning for snow from 8pm today until 9am on Friday.
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 (you can also view the grit bin locations here):
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
Please be assured:
- We are as prepared as we can be
- We have resources in place and on standby
- We have plenty of grit available
For the most up-to-date weather information please visit: weather.metoffice.gov.uk