DRIVERS have been warned to watch out for "treacherous" driving conditions caused by snowfall in parts of Gwent.
Gwent Police urged motorists on the A465 Heads of the Valleys road to beware poor driving conditions and, if possible, to avoid the area.
Please be aware the A465 between Brynmawr & Ebbw Vale (both directions) is currently affected by snow, making road conditions in the area poor.
— Gwent Police (@gwentpolice) January 18, 2019
Please allow extra time for your journey & avoid the area if possible.
Stay Safe! pic.twitter.com/Tc8EW0oONQ
The B4560, which connects Garnlydan in northern Blaenau Gwent to Llangynidr in Powys, has been closed because of the adverse weather conditions.
The B4560 Garnlydan - Llangynidr is currently closed due to treacherous driving conditions caused by the weather pic.twitter.com/V8mFRnhcen
— Gwent Police (@gwentpolice) January 18, 2019
On Thursday, the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for snow on Friday morning in upland parts of Wales, including areas of Torfaen, Caerphilly, Blaenau Gwent and Monmouthshire.
Snow is not forecast for Newport on Saturday, with the Met Office currently predicting a cloudy day with heavy showers likely between 5am and midday.
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