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Wales is bracing itself for more wintry weather as forecasters predict another band of heavy snow moving from the south-west during the day. Wales is bracing itself for more wintry weather with predictions of another band of heavy snow from the south-west.
Early flurries in the morning will be followed in the afternoon with heavier snowfall as on Thursday, with up to 15 cm (6in) possible in places. Early flurries in the morning will be followed by heavier snow, with up to 15 cm (6in) possible in places.
Overnight temperatures fell to -3C in places and drivers are warned to beware widespread icy patches.Overnight temperatures fell to -3C in places and drivers are warned to beware widespread icy patches.
The Met Office says snow will spread north and reach its heaviest at midday. Badly affected areas will be the Brecon Beacons, Powys and Monmouthshire.
Gritters have been out across north Wales overnight.Gritters have been out across north Wales overnight.
The Horseshoe Pass near Llangollen was closed by police on Thursday evening as the snow, up to 15cm (6in) deep, which struck much of Wales, headed north.The Horseshoe Pass near Llangollen was closed by police on Thursday evening as the snow, up to 15cm (6in) deep, which struck much of Wales, headed north.
The Met Office is warning ice may develop on untreated surfaces.The Met Office is warning ice may develop on untreated surfaces.
The Met Office website said: "Snow will spread north during Friday morning and become heavy at times giving further accumulations of 2 to 5cm in places and locally 10 to 15cm over higher ground. The Met Office website said: "Snow will spread north during Friday morning and become heavy at times giving further accumulations of 2 to 5cm in places and locally 10 to 15cm over higher ground."
All main roads in Wales are open although some minor roads are closed. All main roads in Wales are open, although some minor roads are closed.
In south Wales, the A4061 Bwlch mountain road is still closed, as is the Rhigos Road at Hirwaun and the A4233 Station Road at Maerdy and Aberdare.In south Wales, the A4061 Bwlch mountain road is still closed, as is the Rhigos Road at Hirwaun and the A4233 Station Road at Maerdy and Aberdare.
On the railways, First Great Western said overnight signalling problems had led to the cancellation of the 0525 and 0730 Swansea to London Paddington services.On the railways, First Great Western said overnight signalling problems had led to the cancellation of the 0525 and 0730 Swansea to London Paddington services.
The signalling problems had since been rectified, the firm said, and advised customers to switch to the 0800 Swansea to London Paddington services. The 0600 and 0700 services travelled as normal.The signalling problems had since been rectified, the firm said, and advised customers to switch to the 0800 Swansea to London Paddington services. The 0600 and 0700 services travelled as normal.
On Thursday, almost 800 schools were closed due to the weather.On Thursday, almost 800 schools were closed due to the weather.
By 0730 GMT on Friday more than 80 schools had announced they would stay shut.
People seeking more information on travel conditions should contact Traffic Wales information line 0845 6026020.People seeking more information on travel conditions should contact Traffic Wales information line 0845 6026020.