Snow hits Wrexham area – School closures & traffic affected
Wrexham town centre has had a dusting of the white stuff, and higher ground has more snow – we are updating the below with the latest information…
Midday Final Update That’s the end of our snow updates for this morning after about four and a half hours, thanks to everyone who has been in touch and followed our ‘live blog’!
Seems to be the end of the snow for today, but the weather warning is back in place tomorrow afternoon with a cold night ahead. As always we will be keeping an eye on things, and if you spot anything pop us an email to [email protected] or tweet us @wrexham!
Up the road in Deeside there seems to be a different kind of yellow warning in place…
Another yellow snow warning issued .. pic.twitter.com/K9ud6yc5Ip
— DEESIDE.com (@DeesideDotCom) January 30, 2019
11:45am A wonderful shot from earlier…
Pretty beautiful to be honest. pic.twitter.com/cNjTFJWFdB
— Aly (@yehyado) January 30, 2019
11:30am Latest from Ysgol Clwyedog – any chance we can borrow that snow plough?
School is open for the day. Coleg Cambria courses are running this afternoon. Say safe as stick to the cleared paths. Well done to the site team. pic.twitter.com/J64eU6OmqQ
— Ysgol Clywedog (@Ysgol_Clywedog) January 30, 2019
11:17am Thanks to Lesley for this pic / tweet of plenty of people enjoying the snow in Brymbo this morning!
@wrexham kids enjoying a snow day in Brymbo pic.twitter.com/R167kE2kms
— Lesley Kenton (@LesleyKenton) January 30, 2019
11:04am Sun is shining over Wrexham now and quite a few out enjoying the snow. Another weather warning in place this tomorrow afternoon, so keep your wellies and gloves out for a bit longer!
10:38am After a trip around town it seems main routes are looking decent, untreated side roads are a different matter. A little bit of a thaw taking place as the sun has come out, but possibly more snow on the way. Below is a picture we took from the Pandy bridge of the A483.
10:08am No further school updates as nearly all updated their position earlier this morning. Snow has stopped in the town centre and although the Met Office says there will be no more, the radar indicates a further flurry around 11am.
09:54am Although we understand it was announced earlier to parents Acton Park Community Primary have updated they are closed via the council website.
09:44am North Wales Police have said “It has now stopped snowing in Wrexham and Flintshire and the roads are clearing – however, please keep an eye on the forecast and allow plenty of time for your journey if you do head out.”
09:40am After the rush hour and morning disruption, there are some great pictures from around the Wrexham area. Below was taken by Claire in Erbistock, who enjoyed the view earlier ‘before joining the chaos of the A483’.
9:30am The full list of the 39 schools in Wrexham currently reporting their status is below
St Mary’s Aided, Brymbo – Closed
St Christopher’s School, Wrexham – Closed
Tanyfron CP, Southsea – Closed
St Pauls Voluntary Aided Primary School, Isycoed – Closed
Borderbrook School – Closed
Garth CP – Closed
Ysgol y Grango, Rhos – Closed
Pentre Voluntary Controlled, Chirk – Closed
Froncysyllte CP – Closed
Rhosnesni High School, Wrexham – Closed
Ysgol Bodhyfryd CP, Wrecsam – Closed
St Josephs Catholic and Anglican High, Wrexham – Closed
Bwlchgwyn CP – Closed
St Mary’s Catholic Primary, Wrexham – Closed
Alexandra CP School, Wrexham – Closed
Ysgol Bryn Tabor, Coedpoeth – Closed
Park Community Primary School, Llay – Closed
Darland High School, Rossett – Closed
Minera Voluntary Aided School – Closed
Pen-y-cae Community Primary – Open
Acrefair CP School – Open
Ysgol Bryn Alyn, Gwersyllt – Open
The Rofft CP, Marford – Open
St Peter’s Voluntary Controlled, Rossett – Open
Hafod y Wern Community Primary School, Wrexham – Open
Ysgol I.D. Hooson CP, Rhos – Open
Gwersyllt Community Primary School – Open
St Anne’s Catholic Primary, Wrexham – Open
Rhosymedre Community Primary School – Open
Penygelli CP School, Coedpoeth – Open
Madras Voluntary Aided, Penley – Open
Ysgol Morgan Llwyd, Wrecsam – Open
Ysgol Heulfan, Gwersyllt – Open
St Chad’s Church in Wales Voluntary Aided Primary – Open
All Saints Voluntary Aided, Gresford – Open
Ysgol Yr Hafod, Johnstown – Open
Gwenfro Community Primary School, Wrexham – Open
Victoria Primary School, Wrexham – Open
Bronington Voluntary Aided – Open
09:26am It is slow going into town along Mold Road from Gwersyllt direction, with an ambulance just picking its way through traffic, but up in Coedpoeth the road is clearer.
Coedpoeth main road clear @wrexham pic.twitter.com/g0A4NihOnp
— Julie Jones (@Juliewrex) January 30, 2019
09:22am After another flurry of snow, two more schools have said they are closed:
St Christopher’s School, Wrexham – Closed
Tanyfron CP, Southsea – Closed
09:14am Glyndwr Uni have said their Wrexham and St Asaph campuses are open today but Northop is closed, “If you’re coming to campus today, please take extra time and care during your journey and do not take any unnecessary risks.”
Emma tweeted this picture of the campus looking lovely this morning:
@wrexham beautiful @GlyndwrUni pic.twitter.com/GHKSsZNRf5
— Emma Griffiths (@Tibbstibble) January 30, 2019
09:10am The forecasts indicate we are seeing the last of the snow this morning, and temperatures will soar to 3C and even a spot of sun at midday. With windchill it will still feel 0C so wrap up if going out! Overnight it is due to freeze and tomorrow during the day is forecast to be -3C so hopefully there is a thaw through today otherwise tomorrow will be icy…
09:05am It is odd to see police updating from their new base at Crown Buildings, looking towards their recently vacated police station tower!
Picturesque in the snow….. @wrexham @NWPolice pic.twitter.com/sF6RULhT7U
— PC Thomas Hough (@NWPThomasHough) January 30, 2019
09:01am 34 schools have updated their situation today so far, and many pupils will be living the dream of a snow day!
St Paul’s Voluntary Aided Primary School, Isycoed – Closed
Borderbrook School – Closed
Garth CP – Closed
Ysgol y Grango, Rhos – Closed
Pentre Voluntary Controlled, Chirk – Closed
Froncysyllte CP – Closed
Rhosnesni High School, Wrexham – Closed
Ysgol Bodhyfryd CP, Wrecsam – Closed
St Josephs Catholic & Anglican High Sch, Wrexham – Closed
Bwlchgwyn CP – Closed
St Mary’s Catholic Primary, Wrexham – Closed
Alexandra CP School, Wrexham – Closed
Ysgol Bryn Tabor, Coedpoeth – Closed
Park Community Primary School, Llay – Closed
Darland High School, Rossett – Closed
Minera Voluntary Aided School – Closed
Ysgol Bryn Alyn, Gwersyllt – Open
The Rofft CP, Marford – Open
St Peter’s Voluntary Controlled, Rossett – Open
Hafod y Wern Community Primary School, Wrexham – Open
Ysgol I.D. Hooson CP, Rhos – Open
Gwersyllt Community Primary School – Open
St Anne’s Catholic Primary, Wrexham – Open
Rhosymedre Community Primary School – Open
Penygelli CP School, Coedpoeth – Open
Madras Voluntary Aided, Penley – Open
Ysgol Morgan Llwyd, Wrecsam – Open
Ysgol Heulfan, Gwersyllt – Open
St Chad’s Church in Wales Voluntary Aided Primary – Open
All Saints Voluntary Aided, Gresford – Open
Ysgol Yr Hafod, Johnstown – Open
Gwenfro Community Primary School, Wrexham – Open
Victoria Primary School, Wrexham – Open
Bronington Voluntary Aided – Open
9am: Snow has brought traffic issues and wonderful images…
Very pretty in Hope. Just started coming down again @wrexham pic.twitter.com/43clz2IVBv
— Janet Dodds (@JanetDodds53) January 30, 2019
Queuing traffic on straight mile towards Crown in llay @wrexham #chaos pic.twitter.com/QI8RSSCUeF
— Speediecars (@speediecars) January 30, 2019
08:55am Morgan Price has sent us this picture of Brook Street taken just now.
08:51am Julie has tweeted us this nice picture from Coedpoeth this morning:
My view today, very pretty but dangerous ice under that bit of snow. Stay safe @wrexham #bringonthespring pic.twitter.com/h3asVtdbsf
— Julie Jones (@Juliewrex) January 30, 2019
08:49am Wrexham Council’s website has come back to life and gives the latest info on 28 schools, as below:
Garth CP – Closed
Ysgol y Grango, Rhos – Closed
Pentre Voluntary Controlled, Chirk – Closed
Froncysyllte CP – Closed
Rhosnesni High School, Wrexham – Closed
Ysgol Bodhyfryd CP, Wrecsam – Closed
St Josephs Catholic & Anglican High Sch, Wrexham – Closed
Bwlchgwyn CP – Closed
St Mary’s Catholic Primary, Wrexham – Closed
Alexandra CP School, Wrexham – Closed
Ysgol Bryn Tabor, Coedpoeth – Closed
Park Community Primary School, Llay – Closed
Darland High School, Rossett – Closed
Minera Voluntary Aided School – Closed
Ysgol I.D. Hooson CP, Rhos – Open
Gwersyllt Community Primary School – Open
St Anne’s Catholic Primary, Wrexham – Open
Rhosymedre Community Primary School – Open
Penygelli CP School, Coedpoeth – Open
Madras Voluntary Aided, Penley – Open
Ysgol Morgan Llwyd, Wrecsam – Open
Ysgol Heulfan, Gwersyllt – Open
St Chad’s Church in Wales Voluntary Aided Primary – Open
All Saints Voluntary Aided, Gresford – Open
Ysgol Yr Hafod, Johnstown – Open
Gwenfro Community Primary School, Wrexham – Open
Victoria Primary School, Wrexham – Open
Bronington Voluntary Aided – Open
08:47am Bank Street looks like the street in the best condition in the town centre!
08:43am Wrexham Council say bin collections will take place as usual today, although a little later due to the weather. Their website has also just fallen over.
08:40am For those wondering, this is what the town centre looks like!
08:37am Looking around the local roads there does not appear to be any serious incidents thankfully, in contrast to the A55.
08:32am The first ‘back in my day’ comment from Carol, “Schools closed how ridiculous, we used to walk to school with it up to our knees. Health and safety madness.”
#Wrexham looks good this morning.@wrexham pic.twitter.com/ADfXT2Bocd
— Scott Ellis (@ellis2s) January 30, 2019
08:31am Two more schools close…
Pentre Voluntary Controlled, Chirk – Closed
Froncysyllte CP – Closed
Im assuming ppl taking the Chester Roundabout slowly. Traffics backing up Chester Road pic.twitter.com/6JMxuTaaHE
— 50 Shades of Graham (@DeLeonJones) January 30, 2019
08:30am More schools have just updated, two more closing and a few saying they are open
Rhosnesni High School, Wrexham – Closed
Ysgol Bodhyfryd CP, Wrecsam – Closed
Garth CP – Open
Madras Voluntary Aided, Penley – Open
Ysgol Morgan Llwyd, Wrecsam – Open
Ysgol Heulfan, Gwersyllt – Open
St Chad’s Church in Wales Voluntary Aided Primary – Open
All Saints Voluntary Aided, Gresford – Open
Ysgol Yr Hafod, Johnstown – Open
Gwenfro Community Primary School, Wrexham – Open
Victoria Primary School, Wrexham – Open
Bronington Voluntary Aided – Open
08:25am More schools closed, so current list is as follows:
St Josephs Catholic & Anglican High Sch, Wrexham – Closed
Bwlchgwyn CP – Closed
St Mary’s Catholic Primary, Wrexham – Closed
Alexandra CP School, Wrexham – Closed
Ysgol Bryn Tabor, Coedpoeth – Closed
Park Community Primary School, Llay – Closed
Darland High, Rossett – Closed
Minera Voluntary Aided School – Closed
Victoria Primary School, Wrexham – Open but urging caution!
08:22am St Josephs closed, and have tweeted “SCHOOL CLOSED DUE TO INSUFFICIENT STAFF COVER CAUSED BY THE INCLEMENT WEATHER”
The uni is looking pretty chilly too:
Snowy start #Wednesdaymorning @wrexham @GlyndwrUni @NursingGlyndwr pic.twitter.com/p4QeBEcCon
— Angela Williams RN RHV QN (@AnnWilliams6) January 30, 2019
08:20am Wrexham’s CCTV team have tweeted this picture showing the road conditions in town
#wrexham pic.twitter.com/pXKshYPHF7
— TCC Wrecsam CCTV (@WcmTCCWxmCCTV) January 30, 2019
08:17am Make that four, Park Community Primary School in Llay is closed due to snow.
08:16am This brings it up to three schools closed – Minera and Darland too.
Due to the snow we HAVE closed! Not enough staff have been able to make it in and we have no catering. @wrexham
— Alexandra CP (@alexcptweets) January 30, 2019
08:11am Darland High School is closed, “School is closed today due to complications caused by snow around the site and staff cover. Year 8 pupils due to go to Glan LLyn please visit our website.”
08:09am Sianny has sent us the below picture, “Traffic struggling on B&Q roundabout, a lot of wheel spinning going on and vehicles veering onto next lanes”
8:03am First school in Wrexham is officially closed, with Minera Voluntary Aided School saying there is insufficient staff cover, “School closed due to overnight freeze, current heavy snow and staff availability. Safety is most important for all. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.”
8:02am Arriva say service 21 Terminating at Pentre Broughton, 12A via the lodge, 21 running 21A route (not via Heol Hyfryd), 26/27 Main roads only not via Leeswood, 44 not serving Garden Village.
Minera school closed. Just had a text
— Chris Bradshaw (@cbradshaw1984) January 30, 2019
8am: @dpj18jan tweeted us the below picture saying, “Not very good on Top Road, Summerhill” and Brian told us: “Nothing when I left Wrexham at 7.20. Got to Llay and there is 2 inches of the stuff and falling like mad.”
No schools are reporting as closed, however Victoria Primary School in town says “Just take care and if you feel your journey is going to be dangerous, please don’t risk it. Thank you.”
Slow moving cars heading up Chester Road towards Gresford. Roads completely white pic.twitter.com/0hInYi59RP
— 50 Shades of Graham (@DeLeonJones) January 30, 2019
Update 7:55am: If you are heading further afield and plan on taking a flight from Liverpool or Manchester check for information, as both have closed runways due to snow.
No schools in Wrexham have reported as closed.
Update 7:40am:
View from the Crown Buildings at the moment, drive safe if you’re making the journey this morning, we’re on standby to assist #Rota3 @wrexham @NWPolice @NWPRPU pic.twitter.com/4g9K3jtwPf
— PC Thomas Hough (@NWPThomasHough) January 30, 2019
As of 7:40am all schools in Wrexham County Borough are open.
Arriva Buses say “Services in Wales are running but delays are expected in some areas with heavy snowfall”.
@wrexham Well this was unexpected pic.twitter.com/Y9sGKhBYb6
— Morgan Price (@mxrganowenprice) January 30, 2019
We expect the situation to change over the rush hour as more snow is due.
The below traffic map shows the differance in snowfall between the north and south of the area, and impact on traffic as of 7:40am
@wrexham snow is coming down in Brymbo now, roads OK until Penyffordd bypass where it is a whiteout and down to 15mph. Snowing heavily, hopefully not heading this way!
— @Baldwhinger (@JMC_Starbug) January 30, 2019
Be aware if heading on the A55 as there has been several incidents, more here on Deeside.com including the below image from Pentre Halkyn:
More shortly…
(Top pic – archive shot of a gritter doing its stuff – will update with a current a483 shot shortly!)
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