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| Over 200 schools are remaining closed in Wales on Wednesday amid continuing icy weather. | Over 200 schools are remaining closed in Wales on Wednesday amid continuing icy weather. |
| On Tuesday, nearly 550 schools in Wales closed as heavy snow fell across the country, causing serious disruption. | On Tuesday, nearly 550 schools in Wales closed as heavy snow fell across the country, causing serious disruption. |
| Rhondda Cynon Taf council has cancelled all home-to-school transport in the borough but said the decision to close schools rested with head teachers. | Rhondda Cynon Taf council has cancelled all home-to-school transport in the borough but said the decision to close schools rested with head teachers. |
| The Met Office warned of icy roads, and up to 30cm (12in) more snow possible in worst-hit areas on Wednesday night. | |
| The closures mean a third day of disruption for many pupils and their parents. class="lp" href="http://newsforums.bbc.co.uk/nol/thread.jspa?forumID=5999">Have Your Say class="" href="http://newsforums.bbc.co.uk/nol/thread.jspa?forumID=5999">Like most teachers, I did not come into the profession for long holidays and to be paid to do nothing. I would much rather be in school making a difference to childrens' lives.Simon, Dudley | |
| Rhondda Cynon Taf said it had made the decision to suspend school transport across the borough because of the risk of hazardous driving conditions caused by freezing temperatures on Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning. | Rhondda Cynon Taf said it had made the decision to suspend school transport across the borough because of the risk of hazardous driving conditions caused by freezing temperatures on Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning. |
| There have been warnings for motorists to take care on the roads on Wednesday because of icy conditions. | There have been warnings for motorists to take care on the roads on Wednesday because of icy conditions. |
| The A4061 Bwlch road and the Rhigos road were both closed and the Maerdy mountain road was only passable with extreme care, South Wales Police said on Wednesday morning. | The A4061 Bwlch road and the Rhigos road were both closed and the Maerdy mountain road was only passable with extreme care, South Wales Police said on Wednesday morning. |
| Many rural roads across south and west Wales are impassable because of ice. | Many rural roads across south and west Wales are impassable because of ice. |
| The NUT Cymru said on Tuesday head teachers had had to pay attention to severe weather conditions when deciding to shut their schools and had "little choice" to act otherwise. | The NUT Cymru said on Tuesday head teachers had had to pay attention to severe weather conditions when deciding to shut their schools and had "little choice" to act otherwise. |
| Travel reporters said traffic levels on Tuesday had been down to Sunday levels as many people stayed at home because of road conditions or difficulties with childcare. | Travel reporters said traffic levels on Tuesday had been down to Sunday levels as many people stayed at home because of road conditions or difficulties with childcare. |
| Emergency services and councils loaned 4x4 vehicles and drivers to hospitals in Swansea, Neath Port Talbot and Bridgend on Tuesday to ensure workers cut off by snow or hit by public transport cancellations were able to get to work. | Emergency services and councils loaned 4x4 vehicles and drivers to hospitals in Swansea, Neath Port Talbot and Bridgend on Tuesday to ensure workers cut off by snow or hit by public transport cancellations were able to get to work. |
| The Met Office has issued an early warning of more sleet and snow for Wednesday night and Thursday. | The Met Office has issued an early warning of more sleet and snow for Wednesday night and Thursday. |
| It appears that south-east Wales and Powys will see most of the snow. | It appears that south-east Wales and Powys will see most of the snow. |
| There could be about 2 - 5cm (0.8 - 2.5in) in general, with 5 - 10 cm (2 - 4in) likely in places and 20 - 30 cm (8 - 12in) possible over higher ground with bigger drifts. | There could be about 2 - 5cm (0.8 - 2.5in) in general, with 5 - 10 cm (2 - 4in) likely in places and 20 - 30 cm (8 - 12in) possible over higher ground with bigger drifts. |
| On Friday light snow in the south and east is expected to move away, and it is likely to brighten up with sunshine and a few wintry showers. | On Friday light snow in the south and east is expected to move away, and it is likely to brighten up with sunshine and a few wintry showers. |
| BBC Wales forecaster Derek Brockway advised any rugby fans planning to travel to Scotland for Wales' opening Six Nations game on Sunday to allow extra time for the journey. | BBC Wales forecaster Derek Brockway advised any rugby fans planning to travel to Scotland for Wales' opening Six Nations game on Sunday to allow extra time for the journey. |
| He said it should be dry and bright for the match at Murrayfield on Sunday afternoon, but there is a risk of snow there by Sunday evening. | He said it should be dry and bright for the match at Murrayfield on Sunday afternoon, but there is a risk of snow there by Sunday evening. |