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| Snow returns as temperature falls | Snow returns as temperature falls |
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| Snow has started to fall again in parts of mid Wales as rain arriving from the west meets a cold front. | |
| A Met Office warning of heavy snow in Powys and south eastern Wales is in place, and some snow has fallen overnight on higher ground. | A Met Office warning of heavy snow in Powys and south eastern Wales is in place, and some snow has fallen overnight on higher ground. |
| The south Wales valleys, Powys, Monmouthshire and north Wales could get between five and 10cm (two to four inches), particularly on higher ground. | The south Wales valleys, Powys, Monmouthshire and north Wales could get between five and 10cm (two to four inches), particularly on higher ground. |
| So far, one school in Gladestry, Powys has said it is closed. | |
| Last week, snow caused over 750 schools across Wales to close, while many roads were also closed. | Last week, snow caused over 750 schools across Wales to close, while many roads were also closed. |
| BBC Wales weather forecaster Derek Brockway said rain was more likely along coastal parts of west, south and north Wales but it would be a cold day in most parts. | BBC Wales weather forecaster Derek Brockway said rain was more likely along coastal parts of west, south and north Wales but it would be a cold day in most parts. |
| Satisfactory levels | Satisfactory levels |
| There is a risk of ice on Wednesday night with temperatures close to freezing. | There is a risk of ice on Wednesday night with temperatures close to freezing. |
| Merthyr Tydfil council said it currently had 190 tonnes of grit in stock was monitoring the weather to decide on appropriate salting measures. | Merthyr Tydfil council said it currently had 190 tonnes of grit in stock was monitoring the weather to decide on appropriate salting measures. |
| Figures showed the council had used nearly two-and-a-half times the amount of salt this January compared to the previous year. | Figures showed the council had used nearly two-and-a-half times the amount of salt this January compared to the previous year. |
| It added it would be some time before they would be able to restock to satisfactory levels. | It added it would be some time before they would be able to restock to satisfactory levels. |