Winter Service Plan - Timing and distribution of information

4.2 Timing and distribution of information

4.2.4 The Winter Controller will receive the weather forecast each day at 0600hrs, 1200hrs and 1800hrs and will assess and consult on the forecast and any other relevant data and decide what action to take, if any. An instruction will then be issued to the relevant staff and external bodies detailing the action proposed.

4.2.5 Each morning at 0600hrs the Winter Controller will assess the forecast and make a decision for the coming 12 to 24hr period. This will allow the Depot Supervisors to plan their works for the coming day starting at 0800hrs. At 1800hrs the Winter Controller will assess the latest forecast and make adjustments (if considered necessary) to the next 12 to 24hr period. All decisions are recorded with the electronic Vaisala Manager System and are available to relevant staff at all times.

4.2.6 If the weather changes out-with these times the Weather Service Provider will contact the Winter Controller directly with a revised forecast.

4.2.7 Any amendment made to previous instructions after an update from the Weather Forecast Provider, either by phone or during the evening update will be passed to the Winter Supervisors immediately and the appropriate records updated.

Contact information 

Phone: 01563 503 160

E-mail: enquiries@ayrshireroadsalliance.org

Address:  Ayrshire Roads Alliance, Opera House, 8 John Finnie Street, Kilmarnock, KA1 1DD