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| More snowfall possible for Wales | More snowfall possible for Wales |
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| Parts of Wales can expect more snow later, especially on higher ground in the south and east of the country. | Parts of Wales can expect more snow later, especially on higher ground in the south and east of the country. |
| It is due to arrive late in the day in southern England and east Wales, reach the Midlands, and continue into Tuesday, with up to 8in (20cm) snow. | It is due to arrive late in the day in southern England and east Wales, reach the Midlands, and continue into Tuesday, with up to 8in (20cm) snow. |
| Fourteen schools closed on Monday, including eight in Rhondda Cynon Taf, where the council has withdrawn home-to-school transport. | |
| The Bwlch, Rhigos and Maerdy mountain roads in Rhondda Cynon Taf are closed. | The Bwlch, Rhigos and Maerdy mountain roads in Rhondda Cynon Taf are closed. |
| Snow and ice also means Rhiwbina Hill in Cardiff is closed. | Snow and ice also means Rhiwbina Hill in Cardiff is closed. |
| But the A4069 mountain road at Brynamman, Carmathenshire has reopened now that ice and snow have been cleared. | But the A4069 mountain road at Brynamman, Carmathenshire has reopened now that ice and snow have been cleared. |
| There are problems on the A470 at Storey Arms in both directions, especially between Llwyn Onn and Brecon, Powys. | There are problems on the A470 at Storey Arms in both directions, especially between Llwyn Onn and Brecon, Powys. |
| Motorists have also been advised to take care on the A472 in both directions at Newbridge, Caerphilly, because of ice. | Motorists have also been advised to take care on the A472 in both directions at Newbridge, Caerphilly, because of ice. |
| Rhondda Cynon Taf council said it was trying to minimise the effect of the weather on main roads. But it said the fall in salt reserves had left supplies in a "critical condition", and no side roads were being treated. | Rhondda Cynon Taf council said it was trying to minimise the effect of the weather on main roads. But it said the fall in salt reserves had left supplies in a "critical condition", and no side roads were being treated. |
| It also said any decision to shut schools would be left to individual head teachers and governors. It will be necessary to continue to review the schools transport provision during these exceptional weather conditions in order to ensure the safety of pupils, transport operators and the general public Andrew Morgan, Rhondda Cynon Taf council | It also said any decision to shut schools would be left to individual head teachers and governors. It will be necessary to continue to review the schools transport provision during these exceptional weather conditions in order to ensure the safety of pupils, transport operators and the general public Andrew Morgan, Rhondda Cynon Taf council |
| Nine closed, including Bryncelynnog Comprehensive, Aberdare Boys Comprehensive School, Mountain Ash Comprehensive and Ysgol Gyfun Llanhari. | |
| In Pembrokeshire, one school - Ysgol Y Preseli - partially opened for years 11, 12, 13, in Denbighshire, Ysgol Dinas Barn Llangollen was also closed, Ysgol Cynddelw Glynceiriog in Wrexham was shut, while three schools were closed in Caerphilly. | |
| Weather forecasters predict that gale force winds will cause drifting and bring already freezing temperatures even lower. | Weather forecasters predict that gale force winds will cause drifting and bring already freezing temperatures even lower. |
| BBC Wales weather forecaster Derek Brockway said: "A deep low pressure is moving up the English Channel bringing a mixture of heavy rain, strong winds and for some areas more snow. | BBC Wales weather forecaster Derek Brockway said: "A deep low pressure is moving up the English Channel bringing a mixture of heavy rain, strong winds and for some areas more snow. |
| "The air over Wales is not that cold but the rain will bring the temperature down - so its finely balanced between rain or snow." | "The air over Wales is not that cold but the rain will bring the temperature down - so its finely balanced between rain or snow." |
| There is also a risk of ice accretion with wet snow building up on telephone and power lines in strong winds. | There is also a risk of ice accretion with wet snow building up on telephone and power lines in strong winds. |
| Meanwhiile, most councils contacted by BBC Wales were coping with salt stocks for road gritting. | |
| Cardiff said it was running low and had prioritised major routes, while Flintshire said supplies were "critical" and it was looking for supplies from other councils. | |
| Powys had enough until the end of the week; Carmarthenshire was "prudently managing". | |
| Andrew Loosemore, operational manager at Vale of Glamorgan highways maintenance said: "We have had a couple of deliveries of grit in, however salt stock remains low taking current weather conditions into account. | |
| "We are monitoring the weather forecast very closely to determine the optimum time for gritting so as to avoid waste." | |
| Freezing temperatures | Freezing temperatures |
| Hundreds of schools were closed in Wales throughout last week amid snow storms and freezing temperatures. | Hundreds of schools were closed in Wales throughout last week amid snow storms and freezing temperatures. |
| Rhondda Cynon Taf said the severe forecast, with a high risk of snow and ice, prompted it to halt its home-to-school transport on Monday. | Rhondda Cynon Taf said the severe forecast, with a high risk of snow and ice, prompted it to halt its home-to-school transport on Monday. |
| Andrew Morgan, the council's cabinet member for transportation and customer care, said: "The withdrawal of the home-to-school transport on Monday was taken after carefully consideration of the inclement weather which could seriously affect our road networks overnight. | Andrew Morgan, the council's cabinet member for transportation and customer care, said: "The withdrawal of the home-to-school transport on Monday was taken after carefully consideration of the inclement weather which could seriously affect our road networks overnight. |
| "It will be necessary to continue to review the schools transport provision during these exceptional weather conditions in order to ensure the safety of pupils, transport operators and the general public. | "It will be necessary to continue to review the schools transport provision during these exceptional weather conditions in order to ensure the safety of pupils, transport operators and the general public. |
| "Again I must reinforce the message that given the below-freezing temperatures expected, motorists should avoid making any journeys unless they are absolutely necessary." | "Again I must reinforce the message that given the below-freezing temperatures expected, motorists should avoid making any journeys unless they are absolutely necessary." |
| The council said any queries about school closures should be made to individual schools. Closures will also appear on the council's website once they are confirmed. | The council said any queries about school closures should be made to individual schools. Closures will also appear on the council's website once they are confirmed. |