Is snow on the way to Chesham?

The temperature has dropped over the weekend and now some weather forecasters are predicting snow in Chesham on Monday, February 6, so it's time to get prepared, and we're aiming to help you by providing a round-up of useful local information.

Below are links to local school and travel information. The sites mentioned are maintained by Buckinghamshire County Council & Transport for Bucks.

Information on School Closures:

During the coming weeks, if you need to confirm whether schools are open or closed, please follow this link to confirm the status of each individual school. It's updated each day.

Updates on School Transport Services for Buckinghamshire:

Also, if you need to check whether local school transport is operating despite potential adverse weather, please follow this link which will display all know school Transport issues each day. 

Local Roads & Gritting Status in Buckinghamshire:

For those that need to drive their own vehicles, Transport for Bucks provide a wealth of information online, regards the status and condition of our local roads. You can even watch the location of gritting trucks live online! Use this link for all road related updates.

Status of local Library Services during bad weather:

For those that rely on services at local Buckinghamshire Libraries, they will be reporting on their opening/closure status throughout the winter months. Follow this link for a daily update on the status of your local Library.

Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue also have an invaluable website resource. Follow this link to their Snow Zone. This site includes winter driving tips and advice on how to keep warm and look after others.

If you know of other useful, local, winter resources, please add them here as comments, or send them to me by email and I'll add to this article:   chesham@thelocalpeople.co.uk

For pictures from last year's snow please click here, here and here.

Most days this week will not get above 3 degrees, so remember to wrap up warm and keep an eye on any vulnerable or elderly neighbours who could be affected by the cold snap.