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Roads warning as snowfall spreads to Rhondda Cynon Taff | Roads warning as snowfall spreads to Rhondda Cynon Taff |
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Motorists are being urged to take care on roads as snow spreads and is set to continue overnight. | Motorists are being urged to take care on roads as snow spreads and is set to continue overnight. |
The heaviest snow has been falling in in mid, north and west Wales for much of the day, forcing a number of schools to close. | The heaviest snow has been falling in in mid, north and west Wales for much of the day, forcing a number of schools to close. |
Mid and West Wales Fire Service say strong winds have ripped the roofs off several properties in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire. | Mid and West Wales Fire Service say strong winds have ripped the roofs off several properties in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire. |
Council gritters are out on the roads as more snow is forecast on Wednesday. | Council gritters are out on the roads as more snow is forecast on Wednesday. |
Now the wintry showers have moved further south, with snow falling on higher ground in Rhondda Cynon Taf. | Now the wintry showers have moved further south, with snow falling on higher ground in Rhondda Cynon Taf. |
The A477 Cleddau Bridge in Pembrokeshire closed to high sided vehicles and a Met Office yellow "be aware" warning of snow, which was issued for most parts of Wales, will continue. | The A477 Cleddau Bridge in Pembrokeshire closed to high sided vehicles and a Met Office yellow "be aware" warning of snow, which was issued for most parts of Wales, will continue. |
It said showers of hail, sleet and snow on Tuesday evening and overnight were likely to leave a covering of snow of 3cm to 6cm in places, especially on ground over 100m. | It said showers of hail, sleet and snow on Tuesday evening and overnight were likely to leave a covering of snow of 3cm to 6cm in places, especially on ground over 100m. |
Icy patches are also expected on untreated surfaces. | Icy patches are also expected on untreated surfaces. |
Some 16 schools were closed or partially open in Ceredigion and Powys. | Some 16 schools were closed or partially open in Ceredigion and Powys. |
There has also been disruption on some roads with motorists being warned to take care, particularly on mountain roads. | There has also been disruption on some roads with motorists being warned to take care, particularly on mountain roads. |
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