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7 January 2011
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South Dock workers at Newport spent two days unloading 12,000 tonnes of salt from north Africa
There are some difficult driving conditions in parts of Wales on Friday morning after snow made an anticipated short-lived return in parts of Wales overnight.
About two inches of snow had fallen in the heads of the Valleys, Powys and parts of Monmouthshire.
About 17 schools, including six so far in Powys, have been closed.
Sub-zero temperatures were reported in parts of Powys and Denbighshire.
A band of rain, sleet and snow was pushing up from south Wales after midnight but problems were expected to be temporary.
Some schools confirmed closures on Friday morning, in Powys, Blaenau Gwent, Monmouthshire, Merthyr and Torfaen.
The Met Office warns of between 8 and 12cm (3-5in) in some areas, with snow heaviest in Powys and north of the M4.
Temperatures in many areas will fall close to freezing or below and many will wake up to snow or frost although it is expected to be only temporary.
Continue reading the main story MINIMUM OVERNIGHT TEMPERATURES
On Friday morning people in Llangattock, near Crickhowell, and in Abergavenny, reported that it was snowing heavily.
The Llangynidr mountain road between Crickhowell and Garnlydan had a thick layer of snow and was being used only by 4x4s.
The A465 heads of valleys road between Hirwaun and Glynneath was also experiencing difficult driving conditions.
Heavy snow was reported in Llangollen, Denbighshire, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, Caerphilly, and Usk in Monmouthshire.
Snow was also causing problems on the B4333 and B4299 between Carmarthen and Newcastle Emlyn.
BBC Wales weather forecaster Derek Brockway said: "We're watching a deep area of low pressure currently out over the Atlantic. This will move towards Britain on Friday pushing a front northwards bringing a mixture of rain, sleet and snow.
"Most of Wales can expect a brief spell of snow but not everywhere, with probably very little in Cardiff, Newport and Swansea.
"Most of the snow will be north of the M4, with 2-5cm (1-2 ins) likely, and 10cm (4 ins) on higher ground. So there is a risk of some disruption in places for a time
"But the snow won't lie for long with rain and rising temperatures. Tomorrow night will be less cold with heavy rain washing away any snow."
He said Friday night would turn less cold with some heavy rain in places, with the forecast for next week milder, but wet and windy weather at times.
The weekend forecast is for patchy cloud with occasional showers and dry spells with blustery winds that will ease later on Sunday.
Temperatures will remain cold until at least Monday.
Fresh supplies of salt are being delivered across south Wales ahead of the next wave of wintry weather.
A ship arrived at Newport's South Dock earlier this week with 12,000 tonnes of salt from north Africa.
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Please turn on JavaScript. Media requires JavaScript to play.South Dock workers at Newport spent two days unloading 12,000 tonnes of salt from north Africa
There are some difficult driving conditions in parts of Wales on Friday morning after snow made an anticipated short-lived return in parts of Wales overnight.
About two inches of snow had fallen in the heads of the Valleys, Powys and parts of Monmouthshire.
About 17 schools, including six so far in Powys, have been closed.
Sub-zero temperatures were reported in parts of Powys and Denbighshire.
A band of rain, sleet and snow was pushing up from south Wales after midnight but problems were expected to be temporary.
Some schools confirmed closures on Friday morning, in Powys, Blaenau Gwent, Monmouthshire, Merthyr and Torfaen.
The Met Office warns of between 8 and 12cm (3-5in) in some areas, with snow heaviest in Powys and north of the M4.
Temperatures in many areas will fall close to freezing or below and many will wake up to snow or frost although it is expected to be only temporary.
Continue reading the main story MINIMUM OVERNIGHT TEMPERATURES
- Capel Curig, Gwynedd -3°C
- Lake Vyrnwy, Powys -2°
- Rhyl, Denbighshire -2°
- RAF Valley, Anglesey -1°
- Aberdaron, Gwynedd 0°
- Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire 1°
- Pembrey, Carmarthenshire 1°
- Aberporth, Ceredigion 1°
- St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan 1°
- Mumbles, Swansea 3°
On Friday morning people in Llangattock, near Crickhowell, and in Abergavenny, reported that it was snowing heavily.
The Llangynidr mountain road between Crickhowell and Garnlydan had a thick layer of snow and was being used only by 4x4s.
The A465 heads of valleys road between Hirwaun and Glynneath was also experiencing difficult driving conditions.
Heavy snow was reported in Llangollen, Denbighshire, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, Caerphilly, and Usk in Monmouthshire.
Snow was also causing problems on the B4333 and B4299 between Carmarthen and Newcastle Emlyn.
BBC Wales weather forecaster Derek Brockway said: "We're watching a deep area of low pressure currently out over the Atlantic. This will move towards Britain on Friday pushing a front northwards bringing a mixture of rain, sleet and snow.
"Most of Wales can expect a brief spell of snow but not everywhere, with probably very little in Cardiff, Newport and Swansea.
"Most of the snow will be north of the M4, with 2-5cm (1-2 ins) likely, and 10cm (4 ins) on higher ground. So there is a risk of some disruption in places for a time
"But the snow won't lie for long with rain and rising temperatures. Tomorrow night will be less cold with heavy rain washing away any snow."
He said Friday night would turn less cold with some heavy rain in places, with the forecast for next week milder, but wet and windy weather at times.
The weekend forecast is for patchy cloud with occasional showers and dry spells with blustery winds that will ease later on Sunday.
Temperatures will remain cold until at least Monday.
Fresh supplies of salt are being delivered across south Wales ahead of the next wave of wintry weather.
A ship arrived at Newport's South Dock earlier this week with 12,000 tonnes of salt from north Africa.
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