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Wales braces for Storm Goretti's heavy snow.
8 Jan
Summary
- Amber snow warning issued for Wales from Thursday evening to Friday morning.
- Accumulations of 10-15cm snow expected, potentially reaching 20-30cm in some areas.
- First cold weather payments of winter triggered by recent temperature plunge.
An amber weather warning for snow has been issued for parts of Wales, effective from Thursday evening until Friday morning. Heavy snowfall, potentially reaching 10-15cm widely and up to 20-30cm in some areas, is anticipated, leading to significant travel disruption and hazardous conditions. This alert signifies an increased likelihood of impacts such as road and rail closures, and potential power outages.
Local authorities in affected regions, including Carmarthenshire and Neath Port Talbot, have activated severe weather plans. These preparations involve enhanced operational resilience, increased staffing, and preparedness for deploying snowplows and pre-treating priority routes to manage the anticipated conditions. Transport services, including trains, are expected to experience alterations and cancellations for passenger safety.
Concurrent with the severe weather warnings, the recent temperature plunge has triggered the first cold weather payments of the winter in England and Wales. These payments are issued to eligible vulnerable individuals, such as those on pension credit and certain universal credit claimants, when average temperatures remain at or below 0°C for seven consecutive days.
