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Wales snow: Warning of possible travel disruption on Sunday | Wales snow: Warning of possible travel disruption on Sunday |
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Snow could cause travel disruption in parts of Wales on Sunday, the Met Office is warning. | Snow could cause travel disruption in parts of Wales on Sunday, the Met Office is warning. |
A yellow "be aware" warning for snow has been issued for much of eastern Wales all day from 06:00 GMT. | A yellow "be aware" warning for snow has been issued for much of eastern Wales all day from 06:00 GMT. |
Higher ground is expected to be hardest hit with persistent rain more likely at lower levels. | Higher ground is expected to be hardest hit with persistent rain more likely at lower levels. |
On Monday, a yellow warning for ice is in place which the Met Office says could lead to problems during the morning rush hour. | On Monday, a yellow warning for ice is in place which the Met Office says could lead to problems during the morning rush hour. |
There is also a chance of some snow on higher ground overnight on Saturday. | There is also a chance of some snow on higher ground overnight on Saturday. |
Snow caused major problems across Wales last month, closing schools and roads, and causing power cuts. | Snow caused major problems across Wales last month, closing schools and roads, and causing power cuts. |
The snow returned last week but much of it was on high ground with schools avoiding disruption. | The snow returned last week but much of it was on high ground with schools avoiding disruption. |
Heavy rain has also posed problems in recent weeks causing flash flooding. | Heavy rain has also posed problems in recent weeks causing flash flooding. |
A landslip brought a tree and foliage onto a railway track near Bargoed last month and partially derailed a train. | A landslip brought a tree and foliage onto a railway track near Bargoed last month and partially derailed a train. |
On Saturday, a landslip was reported near Fforestfach Retail Park in Swansea which closed the A483 westbound for a short time. | |
Forecasters say rain early on Sunday morning over western Britain is expected to turn to snow as it spreads eastwards. | Forecasters say rain early on Sunday morning over western Britain is expected to turn to snow as it spreads eastwards. |
The snow will become heavier and potentially disruptive, with lower ground in the north east potentially affected later in the afternoon and overnight into Monday. | The snow will become heavier and potentially disruptive, with lower ground in the north east potentially affected later in the afternoon and overnight into Monday. |
However, any snow cover is likely to be "very variable", said the Met Office. | However, any snow cover is likely to be "very variable", said the Met Office. |
Ice could become a hazard during the Monday morning rush hour in eastern parts of Wales. | Ice could become a hazard during the Monday morning rush hour in eastern parts of Wales. |
"The public should be aware of possible disruption to transport," the Met Office warned. | "The public should be aware of possible disruption to transport," the Met Office warned. |
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