It's safe to say winter has arrived in Glasgow. Over the past 24 hours we've witnessed snow and seen temperatures plummet below freezing. Car windows are covered in frost and the walk between the front door and your vehicle is a little more treacherous than it was just a matter of days ago.
And the icy weather isn't expected to let up any time soon, according to forecasters, with overnight temperatures across the weekend set to plummet to 0C once more.
The freezing conditions can of course cause real hazards on the roads and for pedestrians, particularly the elderly and vulnerable.
Glasgow City Council are not always able to grit all roads and pathways, while private walkways and driveways will usually be under the responsibility of the owner to maintain.
However, perhaps unbeknown to many Glaswegians, the council supply salt to those who need it when the cold snap bites.
Available from a number of public parks and recycling depots, the salt can be picked up - if you bring your own bag - between 10am on Monday and 4pm on Sunday.
Here's what Glasgow City Council say:
Small quantities of rock salt (maximum 10kgs) are available to the public at the following Glasgow City Council depots and local parks.
Please bring your own bag for salt collection.
Local Parks
- Victoria Park
- Greenfield Park
- Springburn Park (access is from the Belmont Road entrance to the park opposite Stobhill Hospital)
- Kings Park
Depot Locations
- Dawsholm Recycling Centre
75 Dalsholm Road
Glasgow
G20 0TB
- Easter Queenslie Recycling Centre
90 Easter Queenslie Road
Glasgow
G33 4UL - Shieldhall Recycling Centre
Renfrew Road
Glasgow
G51
Depot Salt Uplift Opening Hours:
Monday - Sunday: 10.00am-4.00pm
For more information on how Glasgow City Council treat roads and pathways during the cold weather and their winter maintenance plan, you can visit the council website here.
