People across Wales are being urged to take care today as cold conditions, icy patches and gusty winds continue, with a Yellow weather warning for ice in place across much of the country.
According to the Met Office, it will be another cold day for many areas, with some ice first thing this morning. There is still a chance of the odd wintry shower, although conditions are expected to turn brighter through the afternoon. Rain is forecast to return to the far west of Pembrokeshire by the evening, accompanied by gusty winds. Daytime temperatures are expected to reach a maximum of around 6°C.
The Yellow warning for ice currently covers large parts of Wales, including Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Denbighshire, Gwynedd, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Neath Port Talbot, Newport, Powys, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Swansea, Torfaen, the Vale of Glamorgan and Wrexham.
The Met Office is advising people to allow extra time for journeys, suggesting leaving at least five minutes earlier than usual to reduce the risk of accidents, slips and falls. Those travelling on foot are encouraged to use pavements along main roads, which are more likely to be treated, while cyclists are advised to stick to main routes where possible. Drivers are also urged to check road conditions, as well as bus and train timetables, and to amend travel plans if needed.
This evening is expected to turn murky, with cloud, patchy rain and hill snow gradually moving eastwards. Conditions should turn drier overnight, with clearer spells developing from the west and a patchy frost forming. Winds are forecast to ease, with overnight temperatures dipping to around minus 1°C.
Looking ahead to tomorrow, there may be some early bright spells before cloud thickens from the southwest. Heavy rain is expected to develop during the afternoon, with snow mainly over higher ground, alongside strong winds and coastal gales. Despite the unsettled conditions, it will continue to feel chilly, with maximum temperatures again around 6°C.
The Met Office is reminding people that weather warnings can change and is advising everyone to stay up to date with the latest local forecasts.
