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Storm Goretti brings snow warning for parts of Wales.
Summary
An amber Met Office snow warning covers parts of Wales from 20:00 GMT Thursday to 09:00 Friday, with 10–15cm expected in many areas and up to 20–30cm possible in some locations; rail services will face alterations and some closures.
Content
An amber Met Office snow warning covers parts of Wales ahead of Storm Goretti. The warning runs from 20:00 GMT on Thursday to 09:00 on Friday and follows an earlier yellow alert. Forecasters say 10–15cm of snow is likely across many inland areas, with up to 20–30cm possible in some locations. Councils and rail operators have announced preparations and service changes.
Key facts:
- The amber snow warning is in force from 20:00 GMT Thursday to 09:00 GMT Friday and warns of heavy snow and hazardous travel in the affected areas.
- The Met Office expects 10–15cm of settling snow fairly widely in the amber zone, with higher totals, including around 20–30cm, possible in some places; additional yellow warnings cover wind and rain in parts of the region.
- Network Rail and Transport for Wales said there would be service alterations and parts of the rail network would close from about 15:00 GMT on Thursday into Friday morning for passenger safety.
- Local authorities including Carmarthenshire and Neath Port Talbot have activated severe weather arrangements and planned staff and operational reviews ahead of the event.
Summary:
The warnings point to potentially disruptive and dangerous travelling conditions across affected areas, and some rail services are scheduled for alteration or temporary closure from Thursday afternoon into Friday morning. Authorities have activated resilience measures and will review staffing and operations as the situation develops.
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