As-it-happened: Snow disruptions

Summary

Red "extreme weather" warning now in place
Warning covers blizzards and high winds which could pose a "risk to life"
More than 1,000 schools were closed on Thursday with many shut tomorrow
Roads, ferries and trains are also affected
Cardiff Airport cancels flights to Scotland, Paris and Berlin

Live Reporting

Chris Wood and John Arkless

And the road closures beginpublished at 10:59 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March 2018
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First red warning in four yearspublished at 10:50 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March 2018
Wales has been issued a red warning for snow by the Met Office - the first time it's reached that level for any type of weather since February 2014, when a wind warning was in place.
The last red warning for snow was in 2013.
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Early closures in Swanseapublished at 10:48 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March 2018
Here's the latest council to close schools
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Snow scuppers paradepublished at 10:48 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March 2018
The St David's Day parade from Cardiff City Hall has been postponed for the first time due to "potentially dangerous walking conditions".
If you have to travel...published at 10:39 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March 2018
...South Wales Police has some advice
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Drive slowly. Make use of main roads and avoid less used routes. Allow enough distance between you and the vehicle ahead. Take a flask with a hot drink. Take warm clothing.
Chief Superintendent Eddie Ough
'Do not travel' warningpublished at 10:38 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March 2018
The Welsh Government has urged people not to travel unless absolutely necessary.
Cabinet Secretary for Transport Ken Skates said: "If it you have to get out - whether travelling by road, rail, foot, bike or flight - familiarise yourself with the latest official advice before travelling and make sure a friend, family member or neighbour knows where you are."
Latest forecastpublished at 10:36 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March 2018
BBC Wales' Behnaz Akhgar has an updated forecast after the Met Office upgraded Wales' weather warning from amber to red.
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Will there be take off?published at 10:32 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March 2018
It's not looking likely, Cardiff Airport has cancelled all FlyBe flights after 15:00 GMT and warned customers not to travel to the airport
More appointments cancelledpublished at 10:23 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March 2018
Appointments at another health board have fallen victim to the weather - this time at Abertawe Bro Morgannwg
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But more schools are closingpublished at 10:16 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March 2018
All schools in Pembrokeshire will shut at 13:00 GMT and are not expected to reopen until Monday.
Not everyone is getting the day off schoolpublished at 10:14 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March 2018
Pupils at Birchgrove Primary School and Whitchurch High School (Upper and Lower) will be cursing their luck - of all the schools in Cardiff, they are the only ones still open
Trying to keep the roads openpublished at 10:12 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March 2018
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Sporting fixtures hitpublished at 10:07 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March 2018
Cardiff Blues have postponed their Pro 14 match on Friday because of the weather.
Other teams due to play at home this weekend include the Scarlets and Swansea City FC.
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Snow starts to hit power suppliespublished at 10:04 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March 2018
Western Power Distribution, external says just under 200 homes are currently without electricity.
More disruption to flightspublished at 10:01 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March 2018
More flights out of Cardiff Airport are facing disruption
Passengers are asked to check for updates, external
Snow leopards make the most of the weatherpublished at 09:58 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March 2018
Two residents of Welsh Mountain Zoo in Colwyn Bay who feel right at home in this weather are snow leopards Otila and Szecsuan.
The animals are native to central Asia and are found in high, rugged mountain landscapes. We'll need a fair few more days of snow to reach the levels they see in their natural habitat though!
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Health board cancels appointmentspublished at 09:53 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March 2018
Aneurin Bevan health board says it is cancelling all outpatient appointments for the next two days.
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I've got everything for a snowman... except the snowpublished at 09:49 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March 2018
Nerys Cosier is all prepared for the arrival of the snow in Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan.
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Is my car insurance valid in this weather?published at 09:35 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March 2018
Wales-based insurer Admiral has reassured its customers about their cover in extreme weather. Best to check with your own provider before you get behind the wheel though
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Happy St David's Daypublished at 09:30 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March 2018
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