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Ice and snow warning for Wales extended across the weekend Ice and snow warning for Wales extended across the weekend
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A yellow "be aware" alert for snow and ice is in force across much of Wales amid reports of traffic collisions. A fresh warning for snow and ice has been issued for all of Wales.
The Met Office alert is in force until Monday evening and some snow has fallen in north and south east Wales. The Met Office's yellow "be aware" warning is in force until Sunday afternoon with the most frequent sleet and snow showers expected to come overnight.
There are reports of hazardous driving conditions on the A487 and A486 around Synod Inn in Cerdigion and there was a heavy hailstorm and two crashes on the A40 at Carmarthen. Up to 2cm of snow could fall on low ground and untreated roads may be icy as temperatures drop.
On Sunday, snow showers travelling west to east could lead to disruption. Forecasters also said gusts of up to 60mph could hit exposed northern and western coasts.
In Denbighshire, the A542 Horseshoe Pass reopened after being closed due to snow on Saturday morning. There was some disruption overnight into Saturday with reports of hazardous driving conditions on the A487 and A486 around Synod Inn in Ceredigion.
There was also a heavy hailstorm and two crashes on the A40 in Carmarthen.
In Denbighshire, the A542 Horseshoe Pass reopened on Saturday morning as most of the overnight snow fell on high ground.
The latest warnings follow hazardous conditions on some mountain roads in Wales in recent days.The latest warnings follow hazardous conditions on some mountain roads in Wales in recent days.
Several cars were left stuck in snow on the A470 in Gwynedd on Thursday on the Crimea Pass near Blaenau Ffestiniog.Several cars were left stuck in snow on the A470 in Gwynedd on Thursday on the Crimea Pass near Blaenau Ffestiniog.
In Rhydymain, Gwynedd, a 50-year-old man had to be airlifted to hospital after his car crashed in snowy conditions.In Rhydymain, Gwynedd, a 50-year-old man had to be airlifted to hospital after his car crashed in snowy conditions.
Six schools in Gwynedd and Anglesey also closed on Thursday due to the severe weather.Six schools in Gwynedd and Anglesey also closed on Thursday due to the severe weather.