Snow Updates

Last updated Friday 9 January 2026 at 11:45am

We will post regular information, advice and updates on any disruption to council services and information from our local partners on this page and on the Torfaen Facebook page. Information on school closures will also appear here and on Facebook.

Schools Closures - Friday 9 January 2026

The following schools have confirmed that they will be closed:

• Abersychan School
• Blaenavon Heritage VC Primary School
• Garnteg Primary
• Ysgol Bryn Onnen
• Ysgol Gymraeg Gwynllyw

It is the head teacher's responsibility to notify the council about any school closures. If they have not notified us, the school will not appear on the list above.

Gritting update

All A and B roads, main bus routes, main distribution routes and routes close to schools, industrial and retail areas are prioritised. Other roads and council owned car parks are gritted in severe weather once the main routes are clear and as resources allow.

There are 820 salt bins located across the borough for residents to use on adopted footways and side roads in their local areas. Please use salt responsibly. A thin layer, spread evenly on surfaces that has been cleared of any snow first is usually all that is needed to be effective.

Find the gritting routes and grit bins in your area

To report a damaged or empty grit bin call 01495 762200.

Find out more about our highways winter maintenance plan here.

Adult and Community Education

All Adult and Community Education centres are open today.

Libraries

Blaenavon library will be closed today.

Pontypool and Cwmbran libraries are open as normal.

Blaenavon World Heritage Centre

Blaenavon World Heritage Centre will be closed today.

ICC's and childcare settings

The following services have confirmed that they will be closed today:

• Blaenavon ICC
• Garnteg ICC
• Gofal Plant yr Enfys
• Abersychan Under 5s
• Cylch Meithrin Abersychan
• Busy Bees at Blaenavon ICC

Cemeteries

Blaenavon cemetery is closed.

Public Transport

For public transport information, contact Traveline Cymru on 0300 200 2233.

Clearing snow and ice from pavements

There's no law stopping you from clearing snow and ice on the pavement outside your home or from public spaces. The yellow grit bins are there for residents to use on local trouble spots – please use the salt sensibly, as a thin layer is usually all that is needed to be effective. 

Last Modified: 09/01/2026 Back to top