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Wales snow: Ice risk threat as temperatures plunge | |
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Freezing conditions are continuing to cause travel problems with temperatures as low as -4C forecast overnight. | |
A snow warning remains in place in north east Wales on Sunday although the worst of it appears to be over for now. | |
However, ice is still making roads treacherous, with a Met Office warning in place in south Wales for Monday and Tuesday. | |
A handful of school closures have been confirmed so far for Monday, as parents are told to monitor council websites. | |
The Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport and Abergavenny's Nevill Hall Hospital have been busy over the weekend with an increase in ice-related falls. | |
The M48 Severn Bridge has now re-opened with a speed restriction in place. Both directions had been shut since Friday. | |
One lane was also 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. |
Powys council says school transport will be operational on Monday while Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) council said it would make every effort to provide transport for pupils. | |
Parents are asked to check RCT's 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. | 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." | "All efforts are now being made to clear side streets and ensure that secondary schools are open for exam week, next week." |
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. |
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." |
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