Met Office issues a yellow weather warning for Powys
A new yellow weather warning has been issued for Powys as the area braces for more snow and wintery conditions.
Areas of Powys woke up to snow on Tuesday (November 19) morning, with the wintery conditions causing disruptions including the closure of a number of schools in the area.
Now more snow has been forecast for the area on Wednesday (November 20).
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning due to snow and ice which will be in place from 12am until 12pm on Wednesday (November 20) across parts of Powys including Llandrindod Wells, Builth Wells, Llanwrtyd Wells and Rhayader are included in the warning area, as is Llandovery in Carmarthenshire. Brecon is on the very edge of the warning area.
The snow and ice associated with the yellow weather warnings are also set to cause:
Transport disruptions including on roads and railways with longer journey times by car, bus and train expected
Icy patches on untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths
Injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces
A Met Office spokesperson: "Snow showers will [then] develop during Tuesday night and through Wednesday morning.
"Some lying snow is likely with 1-2 cm in places and a risk of up to 5 cm over higher ground. Ice will readily form on untreated surfaces."
The Met Office has issued advice on how to prepare for the yellow weather warning and the risks it poses.
A Met Office spokesperson said: "Snowy, wintry weather can cause delays and make driving conditions dangerous.
"Keep yourself and others safe by planning your route, giving yourself extra time for your journey. Check for road closures or delays to public transport and amend plans if necessary.
"Keep yourself and your family safe when it is icy. Plan to leave the house at least five minutes earlier than normal. Not needing to rush, reduces your risk of accidents, slips, and falls.
"If driving, make sure you have some essentials in your car in the event of any delays (e.g., warm clothing, food, water, a blanket, a torch, ice scraper/de-icer, a warning triangle, high visibility vest and an in-car phone charger).
"If you need to make a journey on foot, try to use pavements along main roads which are likely to be less slippery. Similarly, if cycling, try and stick to main roads which are more likely to have been treated.
"Be prepared for weather warnings to change quickly: when a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area."
