Winter Weather
This page is all about services and updates in winter weather.
During the winter months the weather is colder and wetter, sometimes causing snow, frost and ice. Weather such as this can impact how we go about our day-to-day lives. Severe weather can cause various issues, including service delays.
Stay in the know
During the winter, weather conditions can change substantially from day-to-day. By keeping track of weather forecasts and service impacts you can find out what to expect and take action if and when necessary.
In addition to watching the news and listening to radio updates there are other ways to say informed.
Stay up to date
We'll let you know if there's any disruption to the service by posting updates on this website and on our social media accounts. Below are are links to external resources to help you with these adverse weather conditions.
Preparing for winter weather Toggle accordion
Gritting and salting routes Toggle accordion
Winter self help Toggle accordion
Salt bins Toggle accordion
Refuse and recycling Toggle accordion
Schools information Toggle accordion
Hertfordshire County Council’s winter operational plan Toggle accordion
St Albans City and District Council's winter operations plan Toggle accordion
This plan details St Albans City & District’s Council's proposed response to the effects of winter
weather on its property and public realm for 2025/2026.