Nearly 1,000 schools shutpublished at 09:28 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March 2018
So far 962 schools across Wales have closed today - most of them in south Wales.
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
Nearly 1,000 schools shutpublished at 09:28 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March 2018
It's getting a bit tricky out therepublished at 09:24 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March 2018
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End of twitter postNot so nice weather for duckspublished at 09:23 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March 2018
No rain, but the pond in Gresford, near Wrexham, is one of many to have frozen over
Proof of how cold it ispublished at 09:12 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March 2018
Sharon Pritchard captured this shot of the River Wye starting to freeze in Llyswen, Powys,
Image source, Sharon PritchardBridgend vanishes!published at 09:06 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March 2018
BBC Wales arts and media correspondent Huw Thomas is near Bridgend... he thinks
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End of twitter postSnow everywherepublished at 09:05 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March 2018
BBC Wales weather forecaster Derek Brockway says north and west Wales may escape the worst of the snow, but as our picture shows, Llanuwchllyn in Gwynedd, has also had a covering.
"These red warnings are very rare. The Met Office doesn't push them out too often. There's very severe weather on the way and it's going to get worse later this afternoon."
Image source, bbcWales on red alertpublished at 08:51 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March 2018
If you're just joining us, the big news so far is that Wales' weather warning has now been upgraded to red.
This means extreme weather is expected and people should take action to keep themselves safe.
Widespread damage, travel and power disruption and risk to life is likely
Image source, Met OfficeOn the move... for nowpublished at 08:46 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March 2018
The snow has started falling and roads are still passable on the A470 in Llanbrynmair, Powys, but for how long?
College closes all campusespublished at 08:39 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March 2018
More places fall victim to the weather.
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End of twitter postUK weather - with a Hollywood twistpublished at 08:32 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March 2018
Snowmageddon? Beast from the East? Or just winter?
How the weather got a very 21st Century rebrand.
Image source, Wales News ServiceRed alert!published at 08:24 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March 2018
BreakingThe Met Office has upgraded its warning for Wales to red.
A red weather warning is the most serious kind of weather warning that the Met Office can issue.
It means that risk to life is likely and that the weather will cause damage - for example, to buildings and roads.
Can the snow get you out of work?published at 08:18 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March 2018
Scene: You open your curtains in your toasty warm house and see 6in of snow.
Can you go to work? Must you go to work? Will you still get paid?
Here's your handy guide to the law and how it affects you.
Image source, Getty ImagesIt's comingpublished at 08:12 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March 2018
Is it snowing where you are? Send your pictures to newsonline.wales@bbc.co.uk
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End of twitter postSnow day for manypublished at 08:03 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March 2018
More than 700 schools are shut across Wales – in Blaenau Gwent, Neath Port Talbot, Cardiff, Vale of Glamorgan, Caerphilly, Bridgend and Ceredigion. Parents have been advised to check for updates on councils’ websites.
Meanwhile, all University of South Wales campuses will be shut for the day.
Image source, Getty ImagesChanges on the railspublished at 07:47 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March 2018
Arriva Trains Wales says it is running a temporary amended timetable on Cardiff Valleys and local services.
Also, there will be no service between Cardiff Central and Manchester Piccadilly before midday.
People have been advised to check before they travel.
'Don't abandon vehicles'published at 07:39 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March 2018
Quote MessageIf you do get stuck, don't abandon vehicles. Some areas could be cut off for a number of days if it's as bad as forecast and ploughs cannot get through
Andrew Morgan, Welsh Local Government Association spokesman for transport
Weather forecastpublished at 07:30 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March 2018
BBC Wales' Behnaz Akhgar has the latest forecast as we brace ourselves for the snow to hit.
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End of twitter postLive coverage of the weather for Walespublished at 07:23 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March 2018
Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of today's weather.
We hope you're wrapped up before you leave the house as Wales is bracing itself for heavy snowfall and ice with an amber “be prepared” warning due to come into effect from midday.
We will keep you updated on the latest weather and travel news throughout the day.
Image source, Wales News Service