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Wales weather: Snow and flooding bring new problems Wales weather: Flooding in Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire
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Snow and flooding are causing fresh problems in parts of Wales, with road closures and cars getting stuck, and water affecting property. Flooding is causing major disruption in south west Wales with fire crews "inundated" with incidents.
Hazardous driving conditions affected Gwynedd, Conwy and Denbighshire during Friday's evening rush hour. Places affected include Whitland in Carmarthenshire and Narberth, Haverfordwest and St David's in Pembrokeshire.
Some residents in Narberth are battling to keep water out of their homes, and roads in the area are flooded.
In north Wales, snow caused road closures with cars becoming stuck during Friday's rush hour.
Hazardous driving conditions affected Gwynedd, Conwy and Denbighshire.
The A470 Crimea Pass between Blaenau Ffestiniog and Dolwyddelan was said to be impassable with cars turning back.The A470 Crimea Pass between Blaenau Ffestiniog and Dolwyddelan was said to be impassable with cars turning back.
In west Wales firefighters were called to flooding in Whitland, Haverfordwest and the St David's area.
Snow and rain warnings are in force from the Met Office.Snow and rain warnings are in force from the Met Office.
Friday's weather had caused few problems until late afternoon when snow began falling in parts of country.Friday's weather had caused few problems until late afternoon when snow began falling in parts of country.
The Crimea Pass was said to be blocked by snow with reports of many vehicles running into problems.The Crimea Pass was said to be blocked by snow with reports of many vehicles running into problems.
In Denbighshire, the A5104 Bryneglwys mountain road was closed in both directions due to snow between the A542 (Llandegla) and B5436 (Bryneglwys).In Denbighshire, the A5104 Bryneglwys mountain road was closed in both directions due to snow between the A542 (Llandegla) and B5436 (Bryneglwys).
In Powys, there were hazardous driving conditions due to snow on the A4059 Penderyn mountain road between the A470 (Nant-ddu) and Lamb Road (Penderyn).In Powys, there were hazardous driving conditions due to snow on the A4059 Penderyn mountain road between the A470 (Nant-ddu) and Lamb Road (Penderyn).
The snow warning is in place for eastern Wales, although it appeared to be also causing problems in the north west.The snow warning is in place for eastern Wales, although it appeared to be also causing problems in the north west.
Rain became more of an issue in the south, with floodwater affecting Pembrokeshire. Severe flooding
Rain became more of an issue in the south, with floodwater affecting south west Wales.
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service began receiving calls at about 19:00 GMT, and local councils were asked to assist with sandbags and unblocking drains.Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service began receiving calls at about 19:00 GMT, and local councils were asked to assist with sandbags and unblocking drains.
The area affected near St David's is the village of Croesgoch.The area affected near St David's is the village of Croesgoch.
Narberth has been particularly badly hit with a councillor reporting firefighters battling severe flooding at Narberth Rugby Club.
Environment Agency Wales said the rain "could lead to the possibility of excess water on road surfaces on Friday and flooding from blocked drains and small streams".Environment Agency Wales said the rain "could lead to the possibility of excess water on road surfaces on Friday and flooding from blocked drains and small streams".
"River levels could rise and flood alerts may be issued but the likelihood of flooding from larger rivers is low," said the agency."River levels could rise and flood alerts may be issued but the likelihood of flooding from larger rivers is low," said the agency.
"Care should be taken as driving conditions may be hazardous.""Care should be taken as driving conditions may be hazardous."
A thaw could be on the way over the weekend as wet and windy weather takes hold, including possible strong to gale force winds.A thaw could be on the way over the weekend as wet and windy weather takes hold, including possible strong to gale force winds.
This could bring a risk of localised flooding.This could bring a risk of localised flooding.
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