Chichester could be waking up to 10cm of snow

Residents in Chichester are bracing themselves for another dose of heavy snowfall this evening (December 2), with up to 10cm expected to lay across the county.

Gritters, who were out working last night, will now concentrate on the roads; A24, A259, A264, A272, A29 and A286.

Distribution of salt (hippo bags) to rural areas has started with those heaviest hit first, with help from district and borough councils.

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Salt has also been distributed to the major hospitals including St Richard’s. The Environment Agency is also helping with snow clearance at the hospital.

West Sussex County Council leader Louise Goldsmith said: “We have been doing our utmost to make sure as far as possible that major roads are kept open and that we make sure we look after our most vulnerable residents.

“I am grateful to all the gritting team who have been out in atrocious weather. Conditions were so bad that two gritters actually slid off roads they were treating at the time, and went into ditches.

“I was relieved to hear the drivers were not injured, and I am told the machines are now back on the road.

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“I am also grateful to members of the South East 4x4 Response Club for their support in helping us maintain services to the vulnerable, and to all our partner agencies, as well as our District and Borough Councils.

“With more snow forecast, the advice must be only to travel if your journey is essential, and I would urge people to keep an eye on any elderly neighbours.”

For all weather updates tomorrow morning and school closures please visit – www.westsussex.gov.uk