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| Schools shut again amid more snow | Schools shut again amid more snow |
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| More than 600 schools are staying shut as another round of snowfall hits many parts of Wales again. | |
| Powys council has closed all its 120 schools and more than 100 are closed in Rhondda Cynon Taf. | Powys council has closed all its 120 schools and more than 100 are closed in Rhondda Cynon Taf. |
| Driving on the M4, from junctions 32 to 36 is "hazardous" and rail services from south Wales are disrupted. | Driving on the M4, from junctions 32 to 36 is "hazardous" and rail services from south Wales are disrupted. |
| Flights from Cardiff International Airport were suspended for a time because of snow on the runway but have now resumed. | Flights from Cardiff International Airport were suspended for a time because of snow on the runway but have now resumed. |
| There is also some disruption for train travellers from south Wales into England. | There is also some disruption for train travellers from south Wales into England. |
| In Cardiff, Barry and Rhondda Cynon Taf, several bus routes operated by Cardiff Bus and Edwards Coaches and have been suspended due to the adverse weather conditions. | In Cardiff, Barry and Rhondda Cynon Taf, several bus routes operated by Cardiff Bus and Edwards Coaches and have been suspended due to the adverse weather conditions. |
| Passengers using Cardiff Bus are advised to check the Cardiff Bus website. | Passengers using Cardiff Bus are advised to check the Cardiff Bus website. |
| Gwent Police said motorists were being advised to avoid driving unless absolutely necessary and emergency numbers should only be used to report emergencies where there is a threat to life. | Gwent Police said motorists were being advised to avoid driving unless absolutely necessary and emergency numbers should only be used to report emergencies where there is a threat to life. |
| Ceredigion and Rhondda Cynon Taf councils said their supplies of road salt for gritting are falling fast. | Ceredigion and Rhondda Cynon Taf councils said their supplies of road salt for gritting are falling fast. |
| Ceredigion council's highways' director said the local authority had only four or five days supplies of road salt, and just two days' if there was heavy snow. | Ceredigion council's highways' director said the local authority had only four or five days supplies of road salt, and just two days' if there was heavy snow. |
| The council said had it decided to keep its salt stocks for use on primary and trunk routes and to react when needed on secondary routes after a supplier said it had no more available. | The council said had it decided to keep its salt stocks for use on primary and trunk routes and to react when needed on secondary routes after a supplier said it had no more available. |
| Rhondda Cynon Taf council said it had a "major concern" that its order for 600 tonnes of salt, plus orders by other local authorities, had been blocked for the supplies to be used on motorways and major trunk roads. | Rhondda Cynon Taf council said it had a "major concern" that its order for 600 tonnes of salt, plus orders by other local authorities, had been blocked for the supplies to be used on motorways and major trunk roads. |
| In response, a Welsh Assembly Government spokesperson said it had delivered 100 tonnes of salt to each of seven local authorities in south and mid Wales. | In response, a Welsh Assembly Government spokesperson said it had delivered 100 tonnes of salt to each of seven local authorities in south and mid Wales. |
| 'Not taken lightly' | 'Not taken lightly' |
| She said: "We are in constant communication with local authorities to see what needs to be done to keep stocks up to essential levels." | She said: "We are in constant communication with local authorities to see what needs to be done to keep stocks up to essential levels." |
| Deputy First Minister Ieuan Wyn Jones said no local authority has yet been in touch with the assembly government about gritting salt. He said the assembly government will make sure that authorities have enough supplies to keep the main roads open. | Deputy First Minister Ieuan Wyn Jones said no local authority has yet been in touch with the assembly government about gritting salt. He said the assembly government will make sure that authorities have enough supplies to keep the main roads open. |
| Rhondda Cynon Taf has also cancelled all home-to-school transport in the borough on Thursday, as it did on Wednesday, but said the decision on whether a school closed rested with the head teacher. | Rhondda Cynon Taf has also cancelled all home-to-school transport in the borough on Thursday, as it did on Wednesday, but said the decision on whether a school closed rested with the head teacher. |
| Also, Edwards Coaches in Llantwit Fardre, Pontypridd which operates in Rhondda Cynon Taf and Cardiff, said it was not running any coaches on Thursday, including their school services. | Also, Edwards Coaches in Llantwit Fardre, Pontypridd which operates in Rhondda Cynon Taf and Cardiff, said it was not running any coaches on Thursday, including their school services. |
| Powys council said it took the decision to close all its schools after taking weather advice, and to "remove any uncertainty". | Powys council said it took the decision to close all its schools after taking weather advice, and to "remove any uncertainty". |
| Council spokesman Douglas Wilson added: "Decisions such as these are not taken lightly." | Council spokesman Douglas Wilson added: "Decisions such as these are not taken lightly." |
| The council said schools were expected to re-open on Friday but that decision would be made on Thursday afternoon. | The council said schools were expected to re-open on Friday but that decision would be made on Thursday afternoon. |
| In Swansea First Cymru Buses said all it services in the city, Swansea Valley and Ammanford are running normally on Thursday but it is having problems in Haverfordwest. | In Swansea First Cymru Buses said all it services in the city, Swansea Valley and Ammanford are running normally on Thursday but it is having problems in Haverfordwest. |
| Dyfed Powys Police are warning that throwing snowballs at vehicles could lead to a collision. | Dyfed Powys Police are warning that throwing snowballs at vehicles could lead to a collision. |
| They are also urging people to be careful around homes and when walking in the street. | They are also urging people to be careful around homes and when walking in the street. |
| Ch Insp Mark Bleasdale said: "We want the young people who are lucky enough to have a day off school to enjoy the wintery weather. | Ch Insp Mark Bleasdale said: "We want the young people who are lucky enough to have a day off school to enjoy the wintery weather. |
| "However, we do ask that they have respect for others and not put people in danger by throwing snowballs at vehicles." | "However, we do ask that they have respect for others and not put people in danger by throwing snowballs at vehicles." |
| Brecon Beacons National Park wardens in 4x4 vehicles are on call to help stranded police officers get into work. Wardens have also been helping deliver meals on wheels to pensioners in the area. | |
| Torfaen council said refuse and recycling collections have been cancelled on Thursday in Greenmeadow, Northville, Pontnewydd, Southville, St Dials and Upper Cwmbran because of bad weather. | Torfaen council said refuse and recycling collections have been cancelled on Thursday in Greenmeadow, Northville, Pontnewydd, Southville, St Dials and Upper Cwmbran because of bad weather. |
| Warning | Warning |
| Fresh snow hit parts of south Wales late on Wednesday with heavy falls continuing on Thursday morning. | Fresh snow hit parts of south Wales late on Wednesday with heavy falls continuing on Thursday morning. |
| BBC Wales meteorologist Derek Brockway said there could be about 2 - 5cm (0.8 - 2.5in) of snow in general, with 5 - 10 cm (2 - 4in) likely in places and 20 - 30 cm (8 - 12in) possible over higher ground with bigger drifts. | BBC Wales meteorologist Derek Brockway said there could be about 2 - 5cm (0.8 - 2.5in) of snow in general, with 5 - 10 cm (2 - 4in) likely in places and 20 - 30 cm (8 - 12in) possible over higher ground with bigger drifts. |
| Motorists have been warned to take care because of the continuing icy conditions, with some rural roads remaining impassable following this week's earlier snowfall. | Motorists have been warned to take care because of the continuing icy conditions, with some rural roads remaining impassable following this week's earlier snowfall. |
| Mr 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. | Mr 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 was a risk of snow in Edinburgh that evening. | He said it should be dry and bright for the match at Murrayfield on Sunday afternoon, but there was a risk of snow in Edinburgh that evening. |
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