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| More grit supplies by end of week | |
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| First Minister Carwyn Jones says that extra gritting salt is expected to arrive in Wales by the end of the week. | |
| Mr Jones said a "substantial amount" was on order from the UK government. | |
| With more snow forecast for parts of the country later, he also urged people to check on elderly and vulnerable neighbours and relatives. | |
| The Met Office says snow is forecast for higher ground on Tuesday afternoon, with sleet and wintery showers expected in parts of south and central Wales. | The Met Office says snow is forecast for higher ground on Tuesday afternoon, with sleet and wintery showers expected in parts of south and central Wales. |
| Mr Jones said of the gritting situation: "I was part of a meeting at eight o'clock this morning where I reiterated our requirement for more salt stocks for Wales. | |
| "I'm pleased to say that we will be receiving a further delivery of salt from the UK Government. | |
| "Our intention will be to distribute that salt on a priority basis to local authorities across Wales. | |
| "We all know the weather forecast for this evening, particularly for the south of Wales, is likely to prove very difficult." | |
| The Met Office warned that severe weather could hit parts of Wales on Tuesday afternoon, evening and Wednesday morning. | The Met Office warned that severe weather could hit parts of Wales on Tuesday afternoon, evening and Wednesday morning. |
| It said there was a risk of heavy snow over the hills of south-east Wales, with strong south-easterly wind likely to lead to drifting. | It said there was a risk of heavy snow over the hills of south-east Wales, with strong south-easterly wind likely to lead to drifting. |
| This could cause travel disruption and lead to problems with power lines, said the Met Office. | This could cause travel disruption and lead to problems with power lines, said the Met Office. |
| Around 40 schools are partially or fully closed on Tuesday, but exams for GCSE and A-level pupils will go ahead. | Around 40 schools are partially or fully closed on Tuesday, but exams for GCSE and A-level pupils will go ahead. |
| Councils have been working to ensure the exams can take place after examining bodies ruled out postponing them because of the snow and ice. School closures in Wales on Tuesday | Councils have been working to ensure the exams can take place after examining bodies ruled out postponing them because of the snow and ice. School closures in Wales on Tuesday |
| A severe weather warning of heavy snow has been scaled down | |
| Rhondda Cynon Taf council has warned people not to ignore road closure signs for the three mountain roads it has been forced to close - Rhigos, Bwlch and Maerdy. | |
| A council spokesman said some motorists were moving the signs aside and driving through, which was not only putting themselves at risk, but also other innocent motorists who subsequently could not see the notices. | A council spokesman said some motorists were moving the signs aside and driving through, which was not only putting themselves at risk, but also other innocent motorists who subsequently could not see the notices. |
| Drifting snow due to strong winds caused problems on the B4329 between Eglwyswrw and Haverfordwest, over the Preseli Mountains, on Tuesday morning. | Drifting snow due to strong winds caused problems on the B4329 between Eglwyswrw and Haverfordwest, over the Preseli Mountains, on Tuesday morning. |
| A number of vehicles were said to have been stuck in the snow. | A number of vehicles were said to have been stuck in the snow. |
| Other roads in north Pembrokeshire have been affected by drifting snow including the A487 Fishguard - Cardigan and the A478 Penblewin - Cardigan. | Other roads in north Pembrokeshire have been affected by drifting snow including the A487 Fishguard - Cardigan and the A478 Penblewin - Cardigan. |
| The A4086 at Nant Peris in Gwynedd was closed in both directions due to snow between Llanberis and the A498 at Pen y Pass but is now said to be passable with care. | The A4086 at Nant Peris in Gwynedd was closed in both directions due to snow between Llanberis and the A498 at Pen y Pass but is now said to be passable with care. |
| The A542 Horseshoe Pass is also shut in both directions due to ice and snow between the B5103 at Llangollen and the A5104 at Llandegla. | The A542 Horseshoe Pass is also shut in both directions due to ice and snow between the B5103 at Llangollen and the A5104 at Llandegla. |
| Essential services | Essential services |
| Flintshire council has warned that its salt stock levels are "critically low" and staff are reporting daily to the government team who are allocating salt deliveries on a priority basis. | Flintshire council has warned that its salt stock levels are "critically low" and staff are reporting daily to the government team who are allocating salt deliveries on a priority basis. |
| A spokesman said minor roads and footpaths were being treated with chippings and sharp sand to help traction and minimise the risk of slipping. | A spokesman said minor roads and footpaths were being treated with chippings and sharp sand to help traction and minimise the risk of slipping. |
| Wrexham council said it has five days of salt left if treating roads continues at the present rate. | Wrexham council said it has five days of salt left if treating roads continues at the present rate. |
| Contingency plans | Contingency plans |
| Denbighshire council said grit stocks were "very low". A delivery of 160 tonnes has been promised but the council does not yet know when it will arrive. | Denbighshire council said grit stocks were "very low". A delivery of 160 tonnes has been promised but the council does not yet know when it will arrive. |
| The council's environment director is attending an emergency planning meeting on Tuesday with heads of other north Wales councils to discuss contingency plans should any of them run out of grit. | The council's environment director is attending an emergency planning meeting on Tuesday with heads of other north Wales councils to discuss contingency plans should any of them run out of grit. |
| In Carmarthenshire, all day centres, day clubs and luncheon clubs will be closed on Tuesday after social care chiefs raised concerns about people being able to travel. | In Carmarthenshire, all day centres, day clubs and luncheon clubs will be closed on Tuesday after social care chiefs raised concerns about people being able to travel. |
| Meanwhile, firefighters are warning of the dangers of people walking their dogs near water after they had to carry out two rescues. | Meanwhile, firefighters are warning of the dangers of people walking their dogs near water after they had to carry out two rescues. |
| South Wales Fire and Rescue Service were called to the dog walking area at Lamby Way near Rumney in Cardiff at 1112 GMT on Monday after a dog ran across the icy lake before starting to swim to the other side and getting into difficulty. | South Wales Fire and Rescue Service were called to the dog walking area at Lamby Way near Rumney in Cardiff at 1112 GMT on Monday after a dog ran across the icy lake before starting to swim to the other side and getting into difficulty. |
| Firefighters were called to rescue the pet but it died. | Firefighters were called to rescue the pet but it died. |
| Last week they had to rescue a member of the public from the same lake after they had gone into the water to rescue their dog. | Last week they had to rescue a member of the public from the same lake after they had gone into the water to rescue their dog. |
| The Village Bakery in Minera, near Wrexham, has put on 4x4 vehicles so staff can get to work, with a foot of snow at its headquarters almost 1,000ft (304m) above sea level. | The Village Bakery in Minera, near Wrexham, has put on 4x4 vehicles so staff can get to work, with a foot of snow at its headquarters almost 1,000ft (304m) above sea level. |
| Ceredigion council has provided every secondary school in the county with a supply of grit to ensure pupils who get to school can enter buildings safely. | |
| In Merthyr Tydfil, exams for students who attend Afon Taf High School, Bishop Hedley High School, Cyfarthfa High School and Penydre High School will take place from Tuesday until Friday at Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre. | |
| Mr Jones said the assembly government would do "whatever is necessary to keep Wales moving and ensure that essential services are still able to operate". | |
| "This cold spell is also particularly difficult for older people and I would ask everyone to be neighbourly and check on elderly and vulnerable relatives and neighbours to see how they are coping during this cold spell," he added. | |
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