Gritting crews are continuing to work across Powys as cold winter conditions are forecast to linger for the next few days.

Powys County Council says its primary road network is being treated daily, with decisions on when and where to grit based on detailed weather forecasts and temperature sensors installed around the county.

Highways teams can carry out up to three gritting runs a day if conditions require it, with staff also on standby around the clock to respond to sudden changes in the weather. Each full run covers more than 1,400 kilometres of Powys’ main roads.

Away from the main routes, crews are also focusing on gritting footways in town centres and outside key locations such as schools, care homes and medical centres. Work is also under way to restock grit supplies and refill salt bins as quickly as possible.

More than 25 schools were closed across the county today (Tuesday) due to the weather.

Cllr Jackie Charlton, Powys County Council’s Cabinet Member for a Greener Powys, said highways staff were “working around the clock in all conditions” to keep roads and paths as safe as possible.

She added that nearly 3,300 salt bins are located across the county to help communities deal with icy conditions on smaller roads and pavements, particularly in areas gritters cannot reach, such as steep hills, and narrow lanes.

Residents are being reminded that salt cannot be collected directly from council depots, but that local salt bins can be used and refills requested online.

The council is also urging people to take extra care while temperatures remain low, allow more time for journeys, and follow advice issued by the Met Office, police and emergency services.

Information on salt bin locations and winter road treatment can be found on the council’s website, and updates may also be shared via its social media channels during periods of severe weather.