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Freeze hits schools, roads again Freeze hits schools, roads again
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Temperatures fell to -12C in some parts of Wales overnight bringing a second day of disruption for drivers and many parents.Temperatures fell to -12C in some parts of Wales overnight bringing a second day of disruption for drivers and many parents.
Motorists face the hazardous driving conditions of ice upon snow as councils say their salts stock are running low.Motorists face the hazardous driving conditions of ice upon snow as councils say their salts stock are running low.
And nearly 1,000 schools are to stay closed on Thursday.And nearly 1,000 schools are to stay closed on Thursday.
But routine operations at three general hospitals in north Wales have resumed and Cardiff Airport says departure flights are running again, with delays.But routine operations at three general hospitals in north Wales have resumed and Cardiff Airport says departure flights are running again, with delays.
The Met Office said the prolonged cold spell, with clear skies overnight, meant drivers face more treacherous conditions with widespread icy roads.The Met Office said the prolonged cold spell, with clear skies overnight, meant drivers face more treacherous conditions with widespread icy roads.
Temperatures fell to -12C at Trawscoed in Ceredigion and at Sennybridge with most parts of the country experiencing freezing conditions. The National Botanic Garden of Wales in Carmarthenshire said they had recorded a temperature of -14C on Thursday morning.
A severe weather warning remains in place for the whole country. Temperatures fell to -12C at Trawscoed in Ceredigion and at Sennybridge with most parts of the country experiencing freezing conditions and a severe weather warning remaining in place for the whole country.
Around 1,000 schools were closed again, including all schools in the Vale of Glamorgan, and many in Caerphilly, Cardiff, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Rhondda Cynon Taf.Around 1,000 schools were closed again, including all schools in the Vale of Glamorgan, and many in Caerphilly, Cardiff, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
Click here for school closures on Thursday 7 JanuaryClick here for school closures on Thursday 7 January
Dyfed-Powys Police said at 07.30 GMT that heavy snow was still falling across the whole of Pembrokeshire, reaching as far as St Clears in Carmarthenshire.Dyfed-Powys Police said at 07.30 GMT that heavy snow was still falling across the whole of Pembrokeshire, reaching as far as St Clears in Carmarthenshire.
The force said roads were poor in Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion, though they are passable with care. But people are being urged to stay indoors and only make essential journeys.The force said roads were poor in Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion, though they are passable with care. But people are being urged to stay indoors and only make essential journeys.
Buses in Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Swansea, Neath, Bridgend, Maesteg and Cardiff are running but are mostly keeping to the main roads and are not venturing on to side streets.Buses in Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Swansea, Neath, Bridgend, Maesteg and Cardiff are running but are mostly keeping to the main roads and are not venturing on to side streets.
People travelling by public transport are urged to check their operators' website for information.People travelling by public transport are urged to check their operators' website for information.
The assembly government said it was giving extra supplies of gritting salt to some local authorities as many report their supplies are under pressures after days of round-the-clock salting to keep main routes open.The assembly government said it was giving extra supplies of gritting salt to some local authorities as many report their supplies are under pressures after days of round-the-clock salting to keep main routes open.
Deputy First Minister Ieuan Wyn Jones said the assembly government had been working with local authorities over the past 12 months to ensure a "significant increase" in salt stock levels over last year.Deputy First Minister Ieuan Wyn Jones said the assembly government had been working with local authorities over the past 12 months to ensure a "significant increase" in salt stock levels over last year.
He said: "In addition to providing some local authorities with additional salt supplies, we are liaising with suppliers to assist in the prioritisation of deliveries to local authorities."He said: "In addition to providing some local authorities with additional salt supplies, we are liaising with suppliers to assist in the prioritisation of deliveries to local authorities."
Departures resumed Cardiff Airport after snow led to closure on WednesdayDepartures resumed Cardiff Airport after snow led to closure on Wednesday
North Wales Police is reminding motorists to take precautions when driving on icy or snow covered roads.North Wales Police is reminding motorists to take precautions when driving on icy or snow covered roads.
Traffic Wales is warning that a number of mountain and rural roads remain closed or have difficult driving conditions due to snow.Traffic Wales is warning that a number of mountain and rural roads remain closed or have difficult driving conditions due to snow.
Routine out-patient appointments at Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil on Thursday have been cancelled.Routine out-patient appointments at Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil on Thursday have been cancelled.
However, routine operations and outpatient clinics at Ysbyty Gwynedd, Wrexham Maelor Hospital and Ysbyty Glan Clwyd are returning after cancellations on Wednesday.However, routine operations and outpatient clinics at Ysbyty Gwynedd, Wrexham Maelor Hospital and Ysbyty Glan Clwyd are returning after cancellations on Wednesday.
Saturday's National Hunt card at the Ffos Las horse racing course in Carmarthenshire has been abandoned due to frost and snow.Saturday's National Hunt card at the Ffos Las horse racing course in Carmarthenshire has been abandoned due to frost and snow.
In Carmarthen, the fatstock market is also cancelled. It is scheduled to take place on Friday, to be included with the monthly cattle and pig sale.In Carmarthen, the fatstock market is also cancelled. It is scheduled to take place on Friday, to be included with the monthly cattle and pig sale.
Cardiff's UWIC has said that all exams scheduled to be held at its Cyncoed Campus on Thursday have been cancelled.Cardiff's UWIC has said that all exams scheduled to be held at its Cyncoed Campus on Thursday have been cancelled.