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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Travel
Hannah Waldram

Roath park closes, Rumney snowball fights and freezing weather continues

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Roath park in snow, by [LostUnfound]

Cardiff is covered in a thin layer of snow this morning – following an icy freeze overnight.

The Met Office said more snow is unlikely but low temperatures (1C today) will be exacerbated by a cold north-easterly wind making it feel like sub zero weather.

We'll be updating this post throughout the day on school closures, disruptions and snow related events so check back for the latest news.

Cardiff council has confirmed Herbert Thompson primary school in Ely will open to a limited number of pupils today after a water leak over the weekend. The Tiny Thompson nursery, the school nursery and reception class and year 1 will be able to attend the school today.

Cardiff council confirmed Roath Park is also closed today due to the freezing weather. See the council's latest updates here.

With the winter weather settled in residents are advised to take precautions before leaving the house – check this guide to driving in snowy weather on the Direct.gov website.

The Met Office forecast shows temperatures are expected to drop below freezing again tonight – and remain -1C into tomorrow. See here for more details.

A severe weather warning has been issued for Wales – particularly in the Powys and some areas of north Wales.

Cardiff Airport has reported some delays and cancellations due to the weather – check their website here for more info.

South Wales Police said they had no snow-related incidents reported apart from four youths seen throwing snowballs at vehicles this morning on Newport Road, Rumney.

Update 10:12 Cardiff council has said some waste collections in the city couldn't go ahead yesterday because of the poor road conditions. They have advised residents to leave their bin bags out. More here.

Update 12:09 Cardiff Airport has updated its website with cancellations from and to Edinburgh Airport. See more on the Wales Airport Network blog here.

Do you have any snow-related news? Email cardiff.local@guardian.co.uk. You can also add you snow pictures here or tweet them to @GdnCardiff.

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