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Wales braced for heavy snowfall Wales braced for heavy snowfall
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Wales is braced for its first heavy snowfall of winter, expected to move in from the east later and overnight.Wales is braced for its first heavy snowfall of winter, expected to move in from the east later and overnight.
Up to 10cm (4in) of snow could fall over the next two days, but forecasters say it is difficult to predict where.Up to 10cm (4in) of snow could fall over the next two days, but forecasters say it is difficult to predict where.
North and south western areas have had light snow, some roads are described as hazardous, and some schools are closed.North and south western areas have had light snow, some roads are described as hazardous, and some schools are closed.
The bodies of two men, believed to be brothers from the Weston-super-Mare area, were found on Snowdon after an overnight search.The bodies of two men, believed to be brothers from the Weston-super-Mare area, were found on Snowdon after an overnight search.
The area had light snow showers on Sunday, and the search was launched after the brothers failed to return home.The area had light snow showers on Sunday, and the search was launched after the brothers failed to return home.
Weather forecaster Malcolm Weatherall of the Met Office said that up to 10cm (4in) of snowfall was expected in parts of Wales in the next two days.Weather forecaster Malcolm Weatherall of the Met Office said that up to 10cm (4in) of snowfall was expected in parts of Wales in the next two days.
"The cold weather will continue right through the night, but we not sure exactly where it will fall.""The cold weather will continue right through the night, but we not sure exactly where it will fall."
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Mr Weatherall said people going out should check the forecast and road conditions beforehand.Mr Weatherall said people going out should check the forecast and road conditions beforehand.
"Make sure you have plenty of warm clothes and footwear in your car," he said."Make sure you have plenty of warm clothes and footwear in your car," he said.
Snow was causing hazardous driving conditions on the A48 at Carmarthen. Drivers are being urged to be careful.Snow was causing hazardous driving conditions on the A48 at Carmarthen. Drivers are being urged to be careful.
There was some disruption on the A55 in the north Wales and also to train services from south Wales to London.There was some disruption on the A55 in the north Wales and also to train services from south Wales to London.
Wrexham Council said there would be no yellow school buses for Bryn Alun School, Gwersyllt, Wrexham on Monday.Wrexham Council said there would be no yellow school buses for Bryn Alun School, Gwersyllt, Wrexham on Monday.
Around 130 schools closed in Wales because of the weather conditions. Around 140 schools closed in Wales because of the weather conditions.
Meanwhile, the Welsh Ambulance Service issued advice that emergency ambulances be called only if "absolutely necessary".Meanwhile, the Welsh Ambulance Service issued advice that emergency ambulances be called only if "absolutely necessary".
Both games involving Wales' Football League clubs on Tuesday in London have also been postponed because of the weather.Both games involving Wales' Football League clubs on Tuesday in London have also been postponed because of the weather.
Cardiff City's FA Cup fourth-round replay at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium is off, as is Swansea City's game against QPR at Loftus Road.Cardiff City's FA Cup fourth-round replay at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium is off, as is Swansea City's game against QPR at Loftus Road.


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Below is a selection of some of the comments we have also received:Below is a selection of some of the comments we have also received:
Plenty of snow up here!Jono, Blaengwynfi Port TalbotPlenty of snow up here!Jono, Blaengwynfi Port Talbot
Snow here in Carmarthen! light at first but then turned heavy! on and off at the moment! white here after snowing all morning! more snow to come I hope!James Evans, CarmarthenSnow here in Carmarthen! light at first but then turned heavy! on and off at the moment! white here after snowing all morning! more snow to come I hope!James Evans, Carmarthen
Woke up to a light dusting of snow this morning, hope to see some more later!Rory, AberystwythWoke up to a light dusting of snow this morning, hope to see some more later!Rory, Aberystwyth
It's snowing here and all the other schools are off except us.. soo unfair!Stacy, Abertillery, GwentIt's snowing here and all the other schools are off except us.. soo unfair!Stacy, Abertillery, Gwent
OMG it is so cold. i cant even feel my hands but the good thing is that i think we are going to get sent home from school. Our snow showers are heavy at times but are also light. Rebecca Miller, NeathOMG it is so cold. i cant even feel my hands but the good thing is that i think we are going to get sent home from school. Our snow showers are heavy at times but are also light. Rebecca Miller, Neath
Down here in South West Wales there are on and off snow showers both light and heavy, no schools in the West Glamorgan area no schools as of yet there are no word on school closures but one thing is for sure WE ARE COLD!!!Sarah Sims, Neath, WalesDown here in South West Wales there are on and off snow showers both light and heavy, no schools in the West Glamorgan area no schools as of yet there are no word on school closures but one thing is for sure WE ARE COLD!!!Sarah Sims, Neath, Wales
No Snow here yet, whyyyyyy!!!!, CardiffNo Snow here yet, whyyyyyy!!!!, Cardiff
There is no snow and evreyone else is off school...its sooooo unfair! Chels., NewportThere is no snow and evreyone else is off school...its sooooo unfair! Chels., Newport