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Wales snow: Freeze continues ice risk threat	Wales snow: Freeze continues ice risk threat
2013-01-20 13:15:08 UTC	2013-01-20 14:30:11 UTC (about 1 hour later)
Freezing weather is continuing to cause widespread problems with many main roads treacherous and some still completely blocked.	Freezing weather is continuing to cause widespread problems with many main roads treacherous and some still completely blocked.
A yellow "be aware" warning for ice was issued for Sunday after snow from Friday remained on the ground, making conditions difficult as it froze.	A yellow "be aware" warning for ice was issued for Sunday after snow from Friday remained on the ground, making conditions difficult as it froze.
Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport and Abergavenny's Nevill Hall are busy with an increase in ice-related falls.	Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport and Abergavenny's Nevill Hall are busy with an increase in ice-related falls.
Light snow is forecast for north east and parts of south east Wales later.	Light snow is forecast for north east and parts of south east Wales later.
Gritters have worked through the night to make roads passable.	Gritters have worked through the night to make roads passable.
The M48 Severn Bridge remains closed westbound but has now re-opened on the eastbound carriageway. Both directions had been shut since Friday.	The M48 Severn Bridge remains closed westbound but has now re-opened on the eastbound carriageway. Both directions had been shut since Friday.
Meanwhile one lane is closed in both directions on the M4 second Severn Crossing.	Meanwhile one lane is closed in both directions on the M4 second Severn Crossing.
And hazardous driving conditions are being reported on the M4 in both directions between junction 36 for Sarn and 38 for Margam.	And hazardous driving conditions are being reported on the M4 in both directions between junction 36 for Sarn and 38 for Margam.
The Penderyn, Maerdy, Bwlch and Rhigos roads all remain closed and are not expected to open until at least Monday.	The Penderyn, Maerdy, Bwlch and Rhigos roads all remain closed and are not expected to open until at least Monday.
	Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) council said it would make every effort to provide school transport on Monday but parents are asked to check the council website for updates.
	Councillor Andrew Morgan, cabinet member for frontline services, said: "Thanks to the dedicated teams who have been gritting our highways throughout the day and night on Friday and Saturday, the majority of main roads and bus routes are open.
	"All efforts are now being made to clear side streets and ensure that secondary schools are open for exam week, next week."
Dyfed-Powys Police is urging the public not to park on verges along the A470 to go sledging in the Brecon Beacons.	Dyfed-Powys Police is urging the public not to park on verges along the A470 to go sledging in the Brecon Beacons.
A spokesman said the parking on Saturday led to parts of the road being gridlocked for several hours near Storey Arms in Powys and a mountain rescue team was delayed on its way to a job.	A spokesman said the parking on Saturday led to parts of the road being gridlocked for several hours near Storey Arms in Powys and a mountain rescue team was delayed on its way to a job.
First Cymru's bus services across south Wales were running to "near normal" timetables and most services in Bridgend and Maesteg were running following some disruption on Saturday.	First Cymru's bus services across south Wales were running to "near normal" timetables and most services in Bridgend and Maesteg were running following some disruption on Saturday.
Lloyds Coaches which serves Powys said all of its services were operating as normal.	Lloyds Coaches which serves Powys said all of its services were operating as normal.
Sunday's ice warning for the whole of Wales was later lifted but temperatures remained around freezing.	Sunday's ice warning for the whole of Wales was later lifted but temperatures remained around freezing.
First Great Western and Arriva Trains Wales services are operating normally, as is Cardiff Airport and ferry services from Pembrokeshire and Holyhead.	First Great Western and Arriva Trains Wales services are operating normally, as is Cardiff Airport and ferry services from Pembrokeshire and Holyhead.
Meanwhile, Welsh Water has urged customers to make sure their pipes are protected from freezing in the cold weather.	Meanwhile, Welsh Water has urged customers to make sure their pipes are protected from freezing in the cold weather.
Operations director Peter Perry said: "Our advice is take a few moments today and check to make sure any pipework - such as in attics, garages or running to outside taps - is adequately insulated."	Operations director Peter Perry said: "Our advice is take a few moments today and check to make sure any pipework - such as in attics, garages or running to outside taps - is adequately insulated."
On Friday, the Met Office had a rare red warning for snow and blizzards in part of the Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains while the rest of the country had an amber warning. Both warnings have since been lifted.	On Friday, the Met Office had a rare red warning for snow and blizzards in part of the Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains while the rest of the country had an amber warning. Both warnings have since been lifted.
Saturday largely remained dry, and fans from Cardiff Blues and Newport County helped clear snow from pitches to ensure the respective rugby and football matches went ahead.	Saturday largely remained dry, and fans from Cardiff Blues and Newport County helped clear snow from pitches to ensure the respective rugby and football matches went ahead.

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