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Fourteen counties of Wales have been warned by the Met Office to expect "severe weather" as the freeze hitting the country continues.Fourteen counties of Wales have been warned by the Met Office to expect "severe weather" as the freeze hitting the country continues.
Weather forecasters say heavy snow is likely in much of north and south east Wales, with very strong winds also causing drifts on Sunday and Monday.Weather forecasters say heavy snow is likely in much of north and south east Wales, with very strong winds also causing drifts on Sunday and Monday.
Disruption to transport networks is likely to continue and icing on power lines is possible.Disruption to transport networks is likely to continue and icing on power lines is possible.
Some schools have already said they will remain closed on Monday.Some schools have already said they will remain closed on Monday.
However, many insist they will be open for pupils who have to sit GCSE and A-level exams.However, many insist they will be open for pupils who have to sit GCSE and A-level exams.
Some local authorities are expecting to run out of gritting salt over the weekend and are now concentrating on treating essential main roads.Some local authorities are expecting to run out of gritting salt over the weekend and are now concentrating on treating essential main roads.
Caerphilly, Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan councils say they will have run out of salt by Monday if deliveries do not arrive over the weekend.Caerphilly, Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan councils say they will have run out of salt by Monday if deliveries do not arrive over the weekend.
Gwynedd council has said it is concentrating on the main routes and says its gritting team has been out in all but two days over the past month ensuring routes are clear for traffic.Gwynedd council has said it is concentrating on the main routes and says its gritting team has been out in all but two days over the past month ensuring routes are clear for traffic.
Severe weather warnings Blaenau Gwent BridgendCaerphilly ConwyDenbighshireFlintshireGwyneddMerthyr TydfilMonmouthshireNeath Port TalbotPowysRhondda Cynon TafTorfaenWrexhamSource: Met OfficeSevere weather warnings Blaenau Gwent BridgendCaerphilly ConwyDenbighshireFlintshireGwyneddMerthyr TydfilMonmouthshireNeath Port TalbotPowysRhondda Cynon TafTorfaenWrexhamSource: Met Office
Rhondda Cynon Taf council said its salt supplies were "critically low" and they were uncertain when new salt deliveries would be made.Rhondda Cynon Taf council said its salt supplies were "critically low" and they were uncertain when new salt deliveries would be made.
The authority has decided to prioritise gritting a "critical network" and has closed the Bwlch, Rhigos and Maerdy mountain roads in the county.The authority has decided to prioritise gritting a "critical network" and has closed the Bwlch, Rhigos and Maerdy mountain roads in the county.
Meanwhile Pembrokeshire is one of the chosen areas for an emergency supply of salt from a depot in Cheshire which has diverted a planned delivery to Germany to hard-pressed local authorities in the UK.
Many Sunday church and chapel services have also been called off, while Cardiff and Bristol airports and bus services across the country face disruption.Many Sunday church and chapel services have also been called off, while Cardiff and Bristol airports and bus services across the country face disruption.
Passengers are advised to check the companies' websites for more details.Passengers are advised to check the companies' websites for more details.
Supermarkets were reportedly much busier than normal on Friday and Saturday as customers stocked up before the forecasted snow.Supermarkets were reportedly much busier than normal on Friday and Saturday as customers stocked up before the forecasted snow.
In its weather warning, the Met Office said: "Outbreaks of snow developing on Sunday will become heavier and more persistent during late afternoon or evening and persistent through the night and into Monday morning.In its weather warning, the Met Office said: "Outbreaks of snow developing on Sunday will become heavier and more persistent during late afternoon or evening and persistent through the night and into Monday morning.
Skiers at the Pontypool artificial ski slope were able to ski on snowSkiers at the Pontypool artificial ski slope were able to ski on snow
"Five to 15cm of fresh level snow is expected widely with 20-30cm locally. Drifting in the very strong winds will cause even greater accumulations in places."Five to 15cm of fresh level snow is expected widely with 20-30cm locally. Drifting in the very strong winds will cause even greater accumulations in places.
"Disruption to transport networks and icing on power lines is possible.""Disruption to transport networks and icing on power lines is possible."
Meanwhile, the Scarlets and Munster rugby game, which was due to take place on Sunday, has been postponed due to part of the pitch at Musgrave Park in Belfast being frozen.Meanwhile, the Scarlets and Munster rugby game, which was due to take place on Sunday, has been postponed due to part of the pitch at Musgrave Park in Belfast being frozen.
However, many people have been enjoying the snow over the weekend.However, many people have been enjoying the snow over the weekend.
In the Brecon Beacons, many intrepid walkers climbed the icy peak of Pen-y-Fan, while a group of skiers joined together to enjoy the snow-covered hills.In the Brecon Beacons, many intrepid walkers climbed the icy peak of Pen-y-Fan, while a group of skiers joined together to enjoy the snow-covered hills.
While the artificial ski slope in Pontypool, Torfaen, was covered in real snow, attracting delighted winter sports fans.While the artificial ski slope in Pontypool, Torfaen, was covered in real snow, attracting delighted winter sports fans.
Meanwhile the RSPCA in north Wales has been calling for donations of blankets to help the rescued animals at its Upper Colywn Bay, Conwy, sancutry. It is appealing for donations of blankets and non-feather duvets to keep warm abandoned pets.Meanwhile the RSPCA in north Wales has been calling for donations of blankets to help the rescued animals at its Upper Colywn Bay, Conwy, sancutry. It is appealing for donations of blankets and non-feather duvets to keep warm abandoned pets.