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| Snow returns amid fresh warning | Snow returns amid fresh warning |
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| A severe weather warning is in place for parts of south and mid Wales as the country experiences more heavy snowfall. | A severe weather warning is in place for parts of south and mid Wales as the country experiences more heavy snowfall. |
| As much as eight to 12 ins (20 to 30cm) of snow is expected later on Tuesday on high ground in Wales. | As much as eight to 12 ins (20 to 30cm) of snow is expected later on Tuesday on high ground in Wales. |
| Snow has already begun to fall heavily in the Heads of the Valley area and blizzard conditions are expected on high ground. | Snow has already begun to fall heavily in the Heads of the Valley area and blizzard conditions are expected on high ground. |
| It is feared the weather will disrupt transport and power supplies. | It is feared the weather will disrupt transport and power supplies. |
| Many eastern areas are expected to get sleet or snow throughout the morning, with the snow becoming heavy in places. | Many eastern areas are expected to get sleet or snow throughout the morning, with the snow becoming heavy in places. |
| Dyfed-Powys Police say snow is falling on higher ground, but no roads have been closed although drivers are being warned to take care because of slush on the road. | Dyfed-Powys Police say snow is falling on higher ground, but no roads have been closed although drivers are being warned to take care because of slush on the road. |
| There are reports of several trees falling in Ceredigion overnight because of strong gusts in the west. | There are reports of several trees falling in Ceredigion overnight because of strong gusts in the west. |
| 'Drive sensibly' | |
| Andrew Jones, area manager on street services for Montgomery area of Powys County Council, said the authority's vehicles had been out in the early hours putting down a layer of salt. | |
| He said: "Once the snow does arrive in earnest, we will be staying out on the roads making sure that we keep on top of the roads and keep the roads open. | |
| "If people drive sensibly and drive according to the conditions and maybe allow themselves a bit more time to travel, then we're confident we can keep on top of the situation." | |
| The assembly government said contingency plans were ready to keep main roads open in extreme weather. | The assembly government said contingency plans were ready to keep main roads open in extreme weather. |
| Salt barns | Salt barns |
| A spokeswoman said: "The assembly currently holds enough stocks to last approximately one and half years at normal salting levels on its roads. | A spokeswoman said: "The assembly currently holds enough stocks to last approximately one and half years at normal salting levels on its roads. |
| "Hence, approximately half its stock can be used as a reserve for other authorities should the need arise. | "Hence, approximately half its stock can be used as a reserve for other authorities should the need arise. |
| "We have contingency plans in place in the event of extreme weather to ensure the main roads are kept open and also have encouraged unitary authorities to put in place mutual aid arrangements. | "We have contingency plans in place in the event of extreme weather to ensure the main roads are kept open and also have encouraged unitary authorities to put in place mutual aid arrangements. |
| "Discussions with unitary authorities in Wales indicate that nearly all have increased their stock levels from last year and many have filled their salt barns to capacity." | "Discussions with unitary authorities in Wales indicate that nearly all have increased their stock levels from last year and many have filled their salt barns to capacity." |
| Passengers due to fly from Cardiff Airport on Tuesday were advised to check flights were on schedule if there is more snow fall. | Passengers due to fly from Cardiff Airport on Tuesday were advised to check flights were on schedule if there is more snow fall. |
| Freezing fog | Freezing fog |
| Steve Hodgetts, the airport's business development director, said: "The plans (for snow) are already in place and have already been in operation earlier this month. | Steve Hodgetts, the airport's business development director, said: "The plans (for snow) are already in place and have already been in operation earlier this month. |
| "It will very much depend on the weather generally across the UK. We will react accordingly, but the plans are already in place." | "It will very much depend on the weather generally across the UK. We will react accordingly, but the plans are already in place." |
| Other parts of Wales can also expect to see snow at times on Tuesday and Wednesday, but this will be mixed in with spells of sleet and rain. | Other parts of Wales can also expect to see snow at times on Tuesday and Wednesday, but this will be mixed in with spells of sleet and rain. |