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Snow has fallen across large parts of Wales making travel conditions treacherous in many places and closing more than 700 schools.Snow has fallen across large parts of Wales making travel conditions treacherous in many places and closing more than 700 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.
There was disruption to bus and train services and the temporary closure of Cardiff airport's runway, delaying Wales rugby fans' flights to Edinburgh.There was disruption to bus and train services and the temporary 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 so far 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.
Among the deepest snow recorded so far was at Sennybridge in the Brecon Beacons where 7cm (3in) fell and overnight temperatures plummeted to -4C (25F).Among the deepest snow recorded so far was at Sennybridge in the Brecon Beacons where 7cm (3in) fell and overnight temperatures plummeted to -4C (25F).
Aberystwyth woke up to a covering of snowAberystwyth woke up to a covering of snow
Forecasters said conditions were expected to improve in south and west Wales, but the snow was worsening in north Wales, persisting into the evening.Forecasters said conditions were expected to improve in south and west Wales, but the snow was worsening in north Wales, persisting into the evening.
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.
BBC Wales forecaster Derek Brockway said ice would increasingly become a problem.BBC Wales forecaster Derek Brockway said ice would increasingly become a problem.
He said: "There will be more snow falling in mid and north Wales and in some areas it could reach 10-15cm (4-6in) drifting on higher ground.He said: "There will be more snow falling in mid and north Wales and in some areas it could reach 10-15cm (4-6in) drifting on higher ground.
"In the south and south west the situation is improving with conditions becoming milder."In the south and south west the situation is improving with conditions becoming milder.
"Ice is likely to be a problem in many areas overnight.""Ice is likely to be a problem in many areas overnight."
The south Wales valleys were among the worst-hit areasThe south Wales valleys were among the worst-hit areas
He also warned of a possibility of further snow late on Friday, mainly on higher ground above 200m (656ft) but affected some areas of lower ground.
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 temporarily closed, before reopening late on Thursday morning.Train disruption was expected and there were numerous flight delays and cancellations at Cardiff International Airport, where the runway was temporarily closed, before reopening late on Thursday morning.
A spokesman said two flights were cancelled - KLM flights to Amsterdam and an Air South West flight to Manchester - with other flights delayed including three rugby charter flights taking fans to Edinburgh for Saturday's Scotland v Wales international.A spokesman said two flights were cancelled - KLM flights to Amsterdam and an Air South West flight to Manchester - with other flights delayed including three rugby charter flights taking fans to Edinburgh for Saturday's Scotland v Wales international.
Even Cardiff, which often escapes the snow, was blanketedEven Cardiff, which often escapes the snow, was blanketed
The spokesman added: "Our advice is do turn up and allow plenty of time for the journey."The spokesman added: "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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