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Big freeze brings disruption to Gwent
5:42am Monday 21st January 2013 in Gwent news
By Martin Wade
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- Temperatures plunge to -4C overnight
- Some schools closed
- Ice causes travel disruption
4:52pm
'Snow bomb' could fall on Gwent
A FORECASTER has warned a 'snow bomb' could fall on Gwent, dumping large amounts of snow.
4:49pm
THE WEATHER tomorrow will be cold and cloudy with a temperature of -1C on Tuesday morning, rising to a maximum of 0C for the rest of the afternoon and evening. Light snow is not expected until 10pm and it is expected to snow throughout the night into early Wednesday morning.
4:26pm
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3:55pm
RT @blaenafoncheese: Coming up to Blaenavon from Abergavenny approaching the Fiddlers Elbow http://t.co/pF1efFpn
— @FoyWilliams 21 January 2013
3:01pm
Gwent police warn about people charging to clear driveways in Newport. Ring 101 if you are concerned
— @LauraDoel 21 January 2013
2:54pm
Gwent battles on as more extreme weather forecast
AN EXTREME cold temperature alert has been issued for Gwent over the next couple of days, with warnings of frost and ice.
2:51pm
COMMENT: A spirited response to snow
AFTER last Friday’s snow fall across Gwent we commented on how the severe weather had brought community spirit to the fore.
2:08pm
Caerphilly Meals on Wheels teams have been busy in the cold weather: pic.twitter.com/mHUzrABj
2:06pm
Monmouthshire County Council said they have used about 800 tonnes of road salt and have gritted over 300 miles of road.
A spokesman said: "We have a pre-arranged delivery of salt due later today. This will bring stocks up to 7900 tonnes. We remain confident that we will have sufficient salt stocks to see us through the winter.
"In addition, we have gritted much of our minor road network, pavements in town centres, car parks and approaches to schools. Where requested by the schools, we have gritted school yards."
1:50pm
Met Office map showing extent of snow tomorrow, showing area with the heaviest snow in the South East Wales:
1:42pm
The Met Office has issued a snow warning for southeast Wales tomorrow - 70% chance of 10cm set to hit tomorrow afternoon bit.ly/SqcoHP
1:33pm
RT @metofficeWales: Yellow Alert of Ice for Wales : Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Neath Port T... http://t.co/vkqZrlzt
— @southwalesargus 21 January 2013
12:07pm
Gwent battles on as more extreme weather forecast
AN EXTREME cold temperature alert has been issued for Gwent over the next couple of days, with warnings of frost and ice.
12:03pm
Off road bikes are racing around Dews Wood, Newport while children are playing in the snow. This is dangerous - we’re looking for the bikes
— @gwentpolice 21 January 2013
11:49am
VIDEO: starting to recover the Abercarn school bus http://t.co/NJhJjgmm
— @ArgusNCrockett 21 January 2013
11:48am
Residents have come out to watch the bus recovery http://t.co/6WIsvZ4F
— @ArgusNCrockett 21 January 2013
11:01am
The school bus carrying Abercarn Primary School pupils which slid down a verge in Abercarn this morning http://t.co/bQqgTveg
— @ArgusNCrockett 21 January 2013
10:58am
Blaenau Gwent CBC say if you need a salt bin refill in your area, contact C2BG on 01495 311556
10:57am
This may take some time to melt! At Asda in Duffryn http://t.co/IkfxEGT9
— @ArgusMackintosh 21 January 2013
10:56am
RT @MonmouthshireCC: RT @NewportBus: Monmouth & Chepstow servcies running as normal http://t.co/PdANo1D2 Thank you #gwentsnow
— @TravelineTim 21 January 2013
10:53am
@Cadwwales #Raglancastle will be closed today, conditions inside are too treacherous. Our apologies, we will keep you informed
— @RaglanCastle 21 January 2013
10:11am
We're getting reports of a school bus crash at Llanfach near Abercarn. See full story here.
9:25am
Morning everyone, hope you're enjoying the snow! We're still planning to go ahead wth deliveries this week... http://t.co/SfdoF9Yx
— @vegboxscheme 21 January 2013
9:22am
Caerphilly refuse/recycling crews will resume collections today where safe to do so. Please leave bins at normal collection point for collection.
9:10am
Message for students and staff at Coleg Gwent Crosskeys Campus:
All exams will go ahead as planned and if you are able to do so you should go to college.
However due to continued clearing of snow and ice:
Staff should arrive no earlier than 10AM this morning
Students who are not taking examinations should not come in to college before 11AM
9:06am
Heavy traffic on A467 southbound at Rogerstone.
9:04am
30mph speed limit on the Old Severn Bridge (M48) due to snow and ice.
9:02am
If we missed your collection on Friday due to the snow, please put out your boxes from today and we will get to you as soon as we can.
— @Wastesavers 21 January 2013
9:00am
Monmouthshire buses: All public bus services are operating except- W3/4/5 Monmouth Town Services & C4/5 Chepstow Town Services
8:45am
Severe delays on the Ebbw Valley line, says Arriva Trains Wales
8:44am
Heavy traffic is reported this morning in both directions on the A48 between Newport and Cardiff
8:33am
We're getting reports of delays on the Rogerstone by-pass - tweet us @southwalesargus if you're stuck.
8:30am
Arriva Trains Wales reporting minor delays on some of its services running through Gwent - between Cheltenham and Maesteg and Shrewsbury and Cardiff.
8:27am
First Great Western reporting no train cancellations this morning
8:25am
Caerphilly Stagecoach services currently running are:
Service A, B, C, D, A\B Cardiff, 50, 56, E - Main Road ONLY
Service F is NOT running
8:23am
Nant Celyn school in Torfaen is open but with pedestrian access only to the site. See latest list here.
8:18am
Stagecoach says its Caerphilly services currently running are:
Service A, B, C, D, A\B Cardiff, 50, 56, E - Main Road ONLY
Service F is NOT currently running
8:16am
Newport Bus reporting all services running today. Its Number One service is not, however, running down Melbourne Way.
8:16am
RT @NewportBus: Majority of network is operating as normal today Visit http://t.co/WxHS2nMr for full details Thank you
— @TravelineTim 21 January 2013
8:03am
Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Helyg in Blaenau Gwent is closed today. See latest list here.
7:59am
Trinant Primary - WILL open slightly later at 9.15 due to continued snow clearing. After school clubs are cancelled. See latest list here.
7:39am
One lane is closed and heavy traffic on M4 Second Severn Crossing reported in both directions between M4 J22 and J23 M48, due to snow.
7:38am
M4 exit slip road is partially blocked eastbound at J27 (Highcross), because of a broken down van.
7:37am
Hazardous driving conditions on M48 Severn Bridge reported between J2, A466 (Chepstow) and J1, A403 (Aust), because of snow. Approach with care. Matrix sign set to 30 mph.
7:35am
West Mon school will be open from 9.30 for those pupils who can get to school safely, Torfaen council say. See latest list here.
7:33am
Ysgol Gymraeg Casnewydd is closed today. See latest list here.
7:24am
7:16am
Maes Ebbw school in Newport is closed today. See latest list here.
7:10am
#gwentsnow by @rjmorgan31 - http://t.co/h7auJhy7
— @Jimbo_in_wales 21 January 2013
6:46am
Yellow Alert of Ice for Wales : Powys, Ceredigion, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Carmarthenshire, Merthyr ... http://t.co/cClW6Mpc
— @metofficeWales 20 January 2013
6:31am
An apt pic from Hamish!
6:31am
@southwalesargus #gwentsnow #snow http://t.co/JTBpHiHr
— @HamishKayVideo 20 January 2013
6:28am
Cylchdroi centre in Newport is closed (Brynglas and Queenshill sites). See latest list here.
6:14am
Cwmcarn High (Ebbw Vale) is closed today
6:06am
The M48 Severn Bridge has now re-opened with a speed restriction in place.
5:46am
Some Gwent schools are closed today. We'll keep you posted as news comes in. See the latest list here.
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