SIX gritters worked through the night to clear the Island’s main roads of ice, but the government has urged drivers to be cautious, especially on country lanes that have not been salted.
In a social media update posted just before 7am, the government said main roads were “in the main, clear of ice and snow but caution is needed due to the potential for localised freezing”.
“Country lanes won’t have been salted though, so may be icy,” the statement added.
Drivers have been urged to be cautious on Wednesday morning, and encouraged to allow extra time for journeys to ensure safety.
“Islanders are advised to adjust their driving according to the conditions, with the air temperature and ground temperatures below zero,” the government said.
Islanders woke on Tuesday morning to a blanket of snow, with Jersey Met forecasting wintry conditions continuing into today.
The government has said it is “are taking proactive measures to ensure public safety and preparedness”.
The use of six salt spreaders was the “most significant use of salt spreaders since 2013”, the government said, when Jersey was hit by the worst snowstorm in 34 years.
Liberty Bus services are running, the government confirmed.
The government has said responsibility regarding openings and closures was up to headteachers, and their decision would be communicated directly with families as early as possible.
If parents or carers are not told of a closure then they should assume the school will be open, the government said on Tuesday.
The government said that “it is a priority for everyone that children are able to safely attend school and continue with their learning as much as possible through disruptions of any kind”.
After snow closed the Airport runway for several hours this morning, the government confirmed that the runway would be inspected at 5am on Wednesday morning.
People are also urged to dress warmly and exercise caution when outdoors, while the government is urging Islanders to “remain vigilant and check on vulnerable or elderly neighbours and relatives during these cold spells”.
