Wales snow: 'Rare' red warning issued by Met Office
Gritters are already out in some parts of Wales
A "rare" red warning for snow has been issued by the Met Office for parts of Wales on Friday.
The warning applies to the Heads of the Valleys and Brecon Beacons areas of south Wales, although snow is expected across much of Wales.
BBC Wales meteorologist Derek Brockway said a red warning is "rare and means take action".
Plans are already in place to close mountain roads in Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) from 22:00 GMT on Thursday.
The three currently scheduled to close include the Rhigos, Bwlch and Maerdy roads.
A spokeswoman for RCT said: "This snow is expected to be particularly severe between 3am and 9am and is likely to lead to widespread accumulations of four inches with six-eight inches over higher ground."
Red warning areas could see up to 30cm of snow and blizzards and people are warned to avoid non-essential journeys.
The Met Office added that strong south-easterly winds could also cause severe drifting of lying snow "and severe disruption".
A band of snow is forecast to spread across much of Wales during Friday morning, lasting through the afternoon and evening.
I have worked 16 days straight so far this month. I wonder if I will be able to get in tomorrow morning? Clear skies here at the mo, stars out as well!
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