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Drivers warned after snow returns | Drivers warned after snow returns |
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Heavy snow has returned to parts of south and east Wales, with drivers warned to take extra care. | Heavy snow has returned to parts of south and east Wales, with drivers warned to take extra care. |
Earlier warnings were given that the south Wales valleys, Monmouthshire, Powys, Cardiff, Newport, and the Vale of Glamorgan would be worst affected. | Earlier warnings were given that the south Wales valleys, Monmouthshire, Powys, Cardiff, Newport, and the Vale of Glamorgan would be worst affected. |
BBC Wales meteorologist Derek Brockway said up to 15cm (6in) of snow could fall on higher ground, in the Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains. | BBC Wales meteorologist Derek Brockway said up to 15cm (6in) of snow could fall on higher ground, in the Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains. |
Motorists have been asked to check Traffic Wales for road conditions. | |
Much of south Wales will have up to 5cm (2in) of snow on Thursday, although up to 10cm (4in) could fall on higher ground, Mr Brockway said. | Much of south Wales will have up to 5cm (2in) of snow on Thursday, although up to 10cm (4in) could fall on higher ground, Mr Brockway said. |
The snow is expected to continue falling for much of the day before turning into rain and sleet, as it pulls away into England, he said. | The snow is expected to continue falling for much of the day before turning into rain and sleet, as it pulls away into England, he said. |
Temperatures overnight could fall to -3C bringing a risk of icy roads, he added. | Temperatures overnight could fall to -3C bringing a risk of icy roads, he added. |
Mr Brockway also said wintry showers are expected in north and west Wales on Friday with a mix of sunny and wintry showers over the weekend and a possibility of more snow next week. | Mr Brockway also said wintry showers are expected in north and west Wales on Friday with a mix of sunny and wintry showers over the weekend and a possibility of more snow next week. |
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At no time should you endanger yourself or others, take any unnecessary risks or infringe any laws. | At no time should you endanger yourself or others, take any unnecessary risks or infringe any laws. |
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