SNOW is once again disrupting the lives of Buckinghamshire

residents.

Several schools in High Wycombe, Amersham, Princes Risborough, Great and Little

Missenden and Aylesbury closed early today after heavy snowfall last night and

this afternoon. To find out whether your local school has been forced to close

due to adverse weather click here. 

Essential gritting has been taking place across the county

to keep the transport network from freezing. To find out which routes are being

gritted right now click here.

A spokesman for Bucks County Council said: “During the height of last

winter’s big freeze the AA received double the volume of calls from motorists

stranded next to broken down vehicles. By the end of the winter period

(November to March) 18,000 motorists had called the AA for breakdown assistance

in Buckinghamshire– that’s a 38% increase for the same period the previous

year.”

The Council has issued the following tips on safe driving this winter:  

• Only travel when absolutely

  necessary

• Allow more time for your

  journey

• Listen to local and

  national radio for travel and weather information

• Slow down and leave

  increased space between you and the vehicle in front.

• Be prepared when

  travelling. Keep the following in the car:

  o Ice scraper

  o De-icer

  o Torch

  o Warm clothes

  o Blanket

  o Shovel

  o Food & drink

  o High visibility jacket

  o First Aid Kit

• Check:

  o Your tyres are at the correct pressures.

  o Your vehicle lights are clean and working.

  o Your wiper blades are effective.

  o Your battery is in good condition and fully charged.

  o Your vehicle anti-freeze is the right concentration (your garage can do

  this for you).

  o Your windows and mirrors are clear of ice or condensation.