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Snow has fallen across large parts of Wales making travel conditions treacherous in many places and closing about 570 schools.Snow has fallen across large parts of Wales making travel conditions treacherous in many places and closing about 570 schools.
The Met Office issued a severe weather warning, saying some areas eventually could have up to 15cm (6in) of snow.The Met Office issued a severe weather warning, saying some areas eventually could have up to 15cm (6in) of snow.
The snow brought disruption to bus and train services and the closure of Cardiff airport's runway, delaying Wales rugby fans' flights to Edinburgh. The snow brought disruption to some bus and train services and the closure of Cardiff airport's runway, delaying Wales rugby fans' flights to Edinburgh.
Many roads have been closed amid warnings not to drive unless essential.Many roads have been closed amid warnings not to drive unless essential.
The worst affected areas have been the south Wales valleys, parts of Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion and the Brecon Beacons. The worst affected areas so far have been the south Wales valleys, parts of Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion and the Brecon Beacons.
The deepest snow recorded so far in the UK is at Sennybridge in the Brecon Beacons where 7cm (3in) is lying and overnight temperatures plummeted to -4C (25F).The deepest snow recorded so far in the UK is at Sennybridge in the Brecon Beacons where 7cm (3in) is lying and overnight temperatures plummeted to -4C (25F).
Forecasters said conditions were expected to improve in Pembrokeshire, Powys, Ceredigion and across much of south Wales during the morning, but snow was worsening in north Wales, persisting into the evening when ice was predicted to be a problem in many places. Forecasters said conditions were expected to improve in Pembrokeshire, Powys, Ceredigion and across much of south Wales during the morning.
Snow was worsening in north Wales, persisting into the evening when ice was predicted to be a problem in many places.
Aberystwyth woke up to a covering of snowAberystwyth woke up to a covering of snow
But some southern and western areas of Wales, including parts of Pembrokeshire, Carmarthen Bay, Swansea and Gower escaped the snow.But some southern and western areas of Wales, including parts of Pembrokeshire, Carmarthen Bay, Swansea and Gower escaped the snow.
Malcolm Weatherall, from the Met Office in Cardiff, said conditions would worsen in north Wales during the day.Malcolm Weatherall, from the Met Office in Cardiff, said conditions would worsen in north Wales during the day.
He said: "The southern half of the country has probably been worst hit.He said: "The southern half of the country has probably been worst hit.
"Some areas escaped it, places like Milford Haven, southern parts of Pembrokeshire and Carmarthen Bay - I think they had sleet rather than snow."Some areas escaped it, places like Milford Haven, southern parts of Pembrokeshire and Carmarthen Bay - I think they had sleet rather than snow.
"The improvement will come from the south. For mid Wales, I think we're going to have to wait until lunchtime for that improvement."The improvement will come from the south. For mid Wales, I think we're going to have to wait until lunchtime for that improvement.
"For north Wales, it continues snowing on and off through the afternoon and into the evening."For north Wales, it continues snowing on and off through the afternoon and into the evening.
"As we go through the day conditions will deteriorate inn parts of Powys, Ceredigion and parts of north Wales north Wales."As we go through the day conditions will deteriorate inn parts of Powys, Ceredigion and parts of north Wales north Wales.
"So worse to come for that northern half as we go through the morning and afternoon.""So worse to come for that northern half as we go through the morning and afternoon."
Even Cardiff, which often escapes the snow, was blanketedEven Cardiff, which often escapes the snow, was blanketed
Gwent and South Wales Police used 4x4 vehicles rather than normal patrol cars.Gwent and South Wales Police used 4x4 vehicles rather than normal patrol cars.
Gwent Police said the Caerphilly area was the worst affected in their force area, but most major roads were passable.Gwent Police said the Caerphilly area was the worst affected in their force area, but most major roads were passable.
The Dyfed-Powys force said most roads were treacherous but most passable with care.The Dyfed-Powys force said most roads were treacherous but most passable with care.
Motoring organisations advised people travelling by car to take warm clothes, food, water, a torch and a spade in case of a breakdown.Motoring organisations advised people travelling by car to take warm clothes, food, water, a torch and a spade in case of a breakdown.
Train disruption was expected and there were numerous flight delays and cancellations at Cardiff International Airport, where the runway was closed.Train disruption was expected and there were numerous flight delays and cancellations at Cardiff International Airport, where the runway was closed.
A spokesman said all flights in and out were delayed but only two flights cancelled - KLM flights to Amsterdam and an Air South West flight to Manchester.A spokesman said all flights in and out were delayed but only two flights cancelled - KLM flights to Amsterdam and an Air South West flight to Manchester.
A spokesman said three rugby charter flights taking fans to Edinburgh for Saturday's Scotland v Wales were delayed.A spokesman said three rugby charter flights taking fans to Edinburgh for Saturday's Scotland v Wales were delayed.
Many roads in Carmarthenshire were affected by the snowMany roads in Carmarthenshire were affected by the snow
Passengers were asked to check in as normal and the runway was due to reopen at 1045 GMT.Passengers were asked to check in as normal and the runway was due to reopen at 1045 GMT.
The spokesman added: "Apart from the two cancellations all flights are expected to operate. Our advice is do turn up and allow plenty of time for the journey."The spokesman added: "Apart from the two cancellations all flights are expected to operate. Our advice is do turn up and allow plenty of time for the journey."
Arriva Trains Wales said it had allocated extra train and staff resources but warned passengers to allow extra time for their journeys.Arriva Trains Wales said it had allocated extra train and staff resources but warned passengers to allow extra time for their journeys.
Virgin Trains said most of its north Wales services would not operate south of Crewe, where passengers will need to change for alternative trains.Virgin Trains said most of its north Wales services would not operate south of Crewe, where passengers will need to change for alternative trains.
Stagecoach Coaches said no services were running out of Merthyr, Brecon or Porth, with limited services from Caerphilly.Stagecoach Coaches said no services were running out of Merthyr, Brecon or Porth, with limited services from Caerphilly.
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