Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow across Wales, with disruption possible from late Wednesday afternoon into Thursday morning.
The warning is in place from 4pm on Wednesday 18 February until 6am on Thursday 19 February. Forecasters say a spell of rain and snow could move across parts of Wales later on Wednesday and continue overnight, bringing a risk of travel disruption and localised impacts.
Snow accumulations of 2 to 5cm are possible quite widely above 150 to 200 metres. Higher ground above 250 to 300 metres in mid and south east Wales could see between 10 and 15cm. Lower levels may also see small accumulations, generally less than 2cm, especially later in the evening and into the early hours of Thursday.
Strong easterly to north easterly winds are also expected, which could make conditions feel colder and worsen impacts in some areas.
The Met Office says there is a small chance of travel delays on roads, with the possibility of stranded vehicles and passengers. Rail and air travel could also face delays or cancellations. There is a slight chance that some rural communities could become cut off, and a small risk of power cuts and disruption to mobile phone coverage.
Motorists are being urged to plan ahead, check for road closures and allow extra time for journeys. Drivers should ensure their vehicles are winter ready and carry essentials such as warm clothing, food, water, a torch and a phone charger in case of delays.
Residents are also advised to prepare for the possibility of power cuts by keeping torches, spare batteries and mobile power packs to hand.
The warning covers a wide area of Wales including Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Conwy, Denbighshire, Gwynedd, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Neath Port Talbot, Newport, Pembrokeshire, Powys, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Swansea, Torfaen and Wrexham.
People are advised to keep up to date with the latest forecasts as conditions and warnings may change quickly.
