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Wales snow: Disruption as snow falls for fifth day Wales snow: Disruption as snow falls for fifth day
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More than 300 schools are closed and traffic is being disrupted as Wales sees a fifth day of snow.More than 300 schools are closed and traffic is being disrupted as Wales sees a fifth day of snow.
Most closures are in the south east with Caerphilly, Torfaen, Merthyr, Blaenau Gwent and Cardiff worst hit.Most closures are in the south east with Caerphilly, Torfaen, Merthyr, Blaenau Gwent and Cardiff worst hit.
The M4 has a 40mph speed limit between Magor (J23a) and Bridgend (J36), while the Caerphilly, Maerdy, Bwlch and Rhigos mountain roads are shut. There are speed restrictions on parts of the M4 and traffic is backed up on many main roads in south Wales.
A yellow weather warning remains in place for much of the country with the risk of intermittent snow showers. A yellow weather warning remains in place for much of the country with the continuing risk of intermittent snow showers.
Councils are advising parents to check their websites for details of school closures in their areas.Councils are advising parents to check their websites for details of school closures in their areas.
Worst affected were in Rhondda Cynon Taf and Caerphilly, which each had more than 90 schools shut.Worst affected were in Rhondda Cynon Taf and Caerphilly, which each had more than 90 schools shut.
Snow has fallen across southern eastern areas of Wales, including the valleys.Snow has fallen across southern eastern areas of Wales, including the valleys.
Areas seeing fresh snow include Cardiff, Newport, Caerphilly, Merthyr Tydfil, Abergavenny, Pontypridd, Crickhowell, Aberdare and Chepstow.Areas seeing fresh snow include Cardiff, Newport, Caerphilly, Merthyr Tydfil, Abergavenny, Pontypridd, Crickhowell, Aberdare and Chepstow.
BBC Wales weather presenter Behnaz Akhgar said 16cm (6in) of snow fell at Sennybridge, Powys, shortly after it began snowing at around 04:00 GMT. Up to 16cm (6in) of snow fell at Sennybridge, Powys, shortly after it began snowing at around 04:00 GMT.
It has since stopped snowing but falls were heavy but localised due to a band of intermittent snow working its way across south eastern areas as far north as Powys.
Traffic Wales reports all major trunk roads are passable with care although there are hazardous driving conditions on the A470 between the M4 at junction 32, the Coryton Interchange at Cardiff, and Merthyr Tydfil.Traffic Wales reports all major trunk roads are passable with care although there are hazardous driving conditions on the A470 between the M4 at junction 32, the Coryton Interchange at Cardiff, and Merthyr Tydfil.
There are many miles of traffic tailbacks on the A48 from Bridgend to Cardiff.
Arriva Trains Wales said its Cardiff and Valley lines are liable to disruption at short notice.Arriva Trains Wales said its Cardiff and Valley lines are liable to disruption at short notice.
Bus firm Stagecoach said a number of its services are facing disruption in Torfaen, Caerphilly and Blaenau Gwent.Bus firm Stagecoach said a number of its services are facing disruption in Torfaen, Caerphilly and Blaenau Gwent.
Cardiff Bus has announced changes to some of its services but said it was running its timetable as normally as possible even though it was facing heavy snowfall in some places.Cardiff Bus has announced changes to some of its services but said it was running its timetable as normally as possible even though it was facing heavy snowfall in some places.
Local authorities have said they are working hard to keep important routes open.Local authorities have said they are working hard to keep important routes open.
Some schools that are closed have special arrangements in place for pupils and students taking exams. Coleg Gwent said its Ebbw Vale campus is closed.
The Met Office say a second band of snow showers may work its way into Wales from south west England later bringing renewed heavy but intermittent snowfall.The Met Office say a second band of snow showers may work its way into Wales from south west England later bringing renewed heavy but intermittent snowfall.
Northern and western parts of Wales can expect to escape more snow on Tuesday, seeing only rain and possibly brighter skies.Northern and western parts of Wales can expect to escape more snow on Tuesday, seeing only rain and possibly brighter skies.
On Monday, a total of around 120 schools were closed in more than half of the country's counties with the south Wales valleys worst affected.On Monday, a total of around 120 schools were closed in more than half of the country's counties with the south Wales valleys worst affected.
In Caerphilly county, a bus carrying Abercarn Primary School pupils went off Llanfach Road, which was covered in slush and snow.In Caerphilly county, a bus carrying Abercarn Primary School pupils went off Llanfach Road, which was covered in slush and snow.
Nobody was seriously injured but three children had minor injuries and were treated by a local GP. Nobody was seriously injured but three children.
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