THE MET Office has issued a fresh amber weather warning for parts of Wrexham and Flintshire. 

Earlier this week, a yellow weather warning for snow was put in place by the Met Office from 6am on Thursday (February 8) until 6am on Friday (February 9). 

That warning remains in place for large parts of Wales, but earlier this morning, an amber weather warning for snow and ice was issued. 

The amber weather warning will be in place between 8am and 3pm on Thursday.

The new warning covers large parts of Flintshire and Wrexham with disruption expected according to the Met Office. 

The Leader: The weather warning in place from the Met Office. The weather warning in place from the Met Office. (Image: Met Office)

Between 10-15cm of snow is expected across the affected areas.

They have warned people what to expect: 

  • There is a good chance that some rural communities could be temporarily cut off
  • Travel delays on roads are likely, stranding some vehicles and passengers
  • Power cuts are possible and other services, such as mobile phone coverage, may be affected
  • Some delays and cancellations to rail travel are likely
  • Untreated pavements and cycle paths likely to be impassable with injuries from slips and falls likely on icy surfaces

A Met Office spokesperson said: "Snow is expected to develop during Thursday morning and become persistent and at times heavy before slowly easing later in the day.

"As milder air begins to arrive from the south, there is a chance that snow could turn to freezing rain across some higher routes above 200 metres.

"Across the warning area, 10-15 cm of snow is expected quite widely but some places, particularly those above 200 metres, may see 20-25 cm of snow. Strong and gusty easterly winds may lead to some drifting in places."

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Ahead of the incoming snow, the AA have issued some advice to motorists on how to drive in difficult conditions. 

Chris Wood, AA Patrol of the Year, says: “If you need to travel, reduce your speed to account for the conditions and leave plenty of space behind other vehicles, and try to use main roads where possible as these are more likely to have been gritted. Allow extra time, as it’s likely your journey will take longer than usual, and ensure you have plenty of fuel or electrical charge if driving an electric vehicle (EV).

“Before setting off, check the condition of your tyres (including the spare). It’s important to fully de-ice the car which includes clearing snow from the windows, lights and roof so you can see and be seen. If you own an EV, you can preserve range by defrosting your vehicle while it’s still on charge.

“It’s also worth having winter essentials in the car such as warm, waterproof layers, a shovel, a torch, and a flask of hot drink. Ensure your mobile phone is fully charged and download the AA app and what3words to help us get to you faster if the worst should happen.

“The cold snap is likely to affect vehicle breakdown levels, with faults such as flat batteries and wiper faults.”