The Met Office has extended the yellow weather warning for South Wales including Newport and Gwent.

The yellow weather warning has been extended for the next two days as spells of snow and ice look set to cause travel disruptions on Wednesday and Thursday mornings.

It covers the entire South Wales area including Newport, Monmouthshire, Caerphilly, Torfaen, and Blaenau Gwent.

The Vale of Glamorgan will also be affected by the extent yellow weather warnings which includes areas such as Penarth and Barry, and also encompasses Cardiff Airport.

The original warning came into force at 9pm last night and was in place until 10am today. 

The extended warnings are in place from midnight until 9am tomorrow and the same time period on Thursday, March 9. 

What to expect from Met Office snow warning in Newport and Gwent? 

The Met Office said the extended yellow weather warnings were due to snow forecast for tomorrow and Thursday mornings. 

The warning said people could expect possible travel delays with the risk of some vehicles and passengers being left stranded.

South Wales Argus: The yellow weather warning issued for mid-south Wales has been extended until Thursday.The yellow weather warning issued for mid-south Wales has been extended until Thursday. (Image: The Met Office)

The Met Office added: "Bus and train services may be delayed or cancelled, with some road closures and longer journey times possible.

"Some rural communities could become temporarily cut off, power cuts may occur and other services may be temporarily affected.

"Untreated pavements and cycle paths might be impassable with a chance of injuries from slips and falls on snow-covered or icy surfaces."

A Met Office spokesperson explained the reason for the extended weather warnings.

The spokesperson said: "The warning has been extended further north across a larger part of southern England and East Anglia, with the likelihood of impacts increased, and ice included as part of the warning.

"Warning has also been extended into Thursday, primarily to include residual ice impacts that may persist into the morning travel period."

The Met Office said yesterday the weather band that was set to hit Wales could bring 1 to 2cm of snow to some areas.

A Met Office spokesperson said: “A band of rain will edge southwards through the course of Monday evening and early Tuesday, this rain turning to snow on hills and perhaps to lower levels in places.

“Many areas will see little or no accumulations of snow, but 1 to 2 cm could settle in some spots, most likely over high ground and southern parts of the warning area.

“The rain and snow is then expected to turn light and patchy as it slowly clears southern England on Tuesday. As skies clear overnight, ice is also likely to form readily on untreated surfaces.”

Everywhere in Wales affected by Met Office snow warning

South Wales Argus: The yellow weather warning is set to come into force at midnight tonight.The yellow weather warning is set to come into force at midnight tonight. (Image: PA)

This is every region of Wales that could see snow as the Met Office issues a yellow weather warning:

  • Blaenau Gwent
  • Bridgend
  • Caerphilly
  • Cardiff
  • Carmarthenshire
  • Ceredigion
  • Merthyr Tydfil
  • Monmouthshire
  • Neath Port Talbot
  • Newport
  • Pembrokeshire
  • Powys
  • Rhondda Cynon Taf
  • Swansea
  • Torfaen
  • Vale of Glamorgan

For tips on how to stay safe in the snow, visit The Met Office website.