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Wales is braced for its first heavy snowfall of the winter which is expected to move in from the east later and overnight. | Wales is braced for its first heavy snowfall of the winter which is expected to move in from the east later and overnight. |
Up to 10cm (4in) of snow could fall over the next two days, but forecasters say it is difficult to predict where. | Up to 10cm (4in) of snow could fall over the next two days, but forecasters say it is difficult to predict where. |
North and south western areas of Wales have already had a light snowfall and some roads are described as hazardous. | North and south western areas of Wales have already had a light snowfall and some roads are described as hazardous. |
Some schools are staying closed on Monday and travellers are being advised to take warm clothes with them. | Some schools are staying closed on Monday and travellers are being advised to take warm clothes with them. |
Weather forecaster Malcolm Weatherall from the Met Office said that up to 10cm (4in) of snowfall is expected in parts of Wales in the next days. | Weather forecaster Malcolm Weatherall from the Met Office said that up to 10cm (4in) of snowfall is expected in parts of Wales in the next days. |
"The cold weather will continue right through the night, but we not sure exactly where it will fall." | "The cold weather will continue right through the night, but we not sure exactly where it will fall." |
Warm clothes | Warm clothes |
Mr Weatherall said people going out should check the forecast and road conditions before the go. | Mr Weatherall said people going out should check the forecast and road conditions before the go. |
"Make sure you have plenty of warm clothes and footwear in your car," he said. | "Make sure you have plenty of warm clothes and footwear in your car," he said. |
Snow is already reported to be causing hazardous driving conditions on the A48 at Carmarthen. Drivers are being urged to be careful. | Snow is already reported to be causing hazardous driving conditions on the A48 at Carmarthen. Drivers are being urged to be careful. |
There is some disruption on the A55 in the north Wales and also to train services from south Wales to London. | There is some disruption on the A55 in the north Wales and also to train services from south Wales to London. |
Wrexham Council says there will be no yellow school buses for Bryn Alun School, Gwersyllt, Wrexham on Monday. | Wrexham Council says there will be no yellow school buses for Bryn Alun School, Gwersyllt, Wrexham on Monday. |