When we salt

During the winter period (from late October to mid April) staff regularly examine special forecasts issued from the London Weather Centre.

After considering these and Information produced by a dedicated Ice Prediction System (consisting of two detectors strategically based on the Island) we decide whether to carry out precautionary salting. The Ice prediction system allows us to accurately predict the road surface temperature and the air moisture content. This means that salting is only undertaken when it is necessary, resulting in a considerable saving to the Council without compromising road safety. The majority of pre-salting is carried out late at night or very early in the morning depending on the forecast. This ensures that treatment is completed before ice or frost forms.

Page last updated on: 01/02/2005