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Motorists are being warned to make journeys only if necessary and to take precautions against a breakdown or delays as snow continues to fall.Motorists are being warned to make journeys only if necessary and to take precautions against a breakdown or delays as snow continues to fall.
More than 170 schools remain closed on Friday, mainly in the south, compared to more than 600 shut on Thursday.More than 170 schools remain closed on Friday, mainly in the south, compared to more than 600 shut on Thursday.
There has been more snow overnight with up to four inches falling near Brecon in Powys.There has been more snow overnight with up to four inches falling near Brecon in Powys.
The A470 is shut between Merthyr and Brecon and the M4 between Junctions 22 and 25 is described as "hazardous".The A470 is shut between Merthyr and Brecon and the M4 between Junctions 22 and 25 is described as "hazardous".
One lane is closed in both directions on that stretch of the motorway and a 30mph speed limit is in place.One lane is closed in both directions on that stretch of the motorway and a 30mph speed limit is in place.
The A4061 at Treorchy and Hirwaun is also closed as is the A4067 Sennybridge to Ystradgynlais road.The A4061 at Treorchy and Hirwaun is also closed as is the A4067 Sennybridge to Ystradgynlais road.
Police said the A465 Heads of the Valley Road is "just passable" in both directions between A469 (Rhymney) and A4060 (Dowlais Roundabout).Police said the A465 Heads of the Valley Road is "just passable" in both directions between A469 (Rhymney) and A4060 (Dowlais Roundabout).
First Cymru warned of disruption to bus services, particularly in parts of south Wales.First Cymru warned of disruption to bus services, particularly in parts of south Wales.
In Swansea, it said there will be services on main roads only first thing and not including hilly areas.In Swansea, it said there will be services on main roads only first thing and not including hilly areas.
It said it was unable to operate to Glyncorrwg, Blaengwynfi, Cymer or Croeserw in the Afan Valley, and services from Port Talbot were going only as far as Cwmavon.It said it was unable to operate to Glyncorrwg, Blaengwynfi, Cymer or Croeserw in the Afan Valley, and services from Port Talbot were going only as far as Cwmavon.
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Councils are also looking for more supplies of road salt.Councils are also looking for more supplies of road salt.
BBC Wales meteorologist Derek Brockway said rugby fans driving to Scotland for the Six Nations match at Murrayfield on Sunday needed to be wary of icy roads.BBC Wales meteorologist Derek Brockway said rugby fans driving to Scotland for the Six Nations match at Murrayfield on Sunday needed to be wary of icy roads.
He said Friday will be cold again but with sleet and snow moving away.He said Friday will be cold again but with sleet and snow moving away.
John Apsee, of the AA, said: "What we're concerned about is the grip on the road.John Apsee, of the AA, said: "What we're concerned about is the grip on the road.
"When the thaw starts, eventually, you will have patches of black ice, and unfortunately that can cause very serious accidents."When the thaw starts, eventually, you will have patches of black ice, and unfortunately that can cause very serious accidents.
"If you have got to go out, make sure yourself and the car is prepared for the journey, pack flask of hot tea or coffee if you've got to go out."If you have got to go out, make sure yourself and the car is prepared for the journey, pack flask of hot tea or coffee if you've got to go out.
"Check that vehicle over, make sure you've got screen wash in that windscreen washer bottle.""Check that vehicle over, make sure you've got screen wash in that windscreen washer bottle."
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council said the Bwlch, Maerdy and Rhigos mountain roads remain closed on Friday morning because of hazardous conditions due to snow. Rhondda Cynon Taf Council said the Bwlch, Maerdy and Rhigos mountain roads remain closed on Friday because of the hazardous conditions.