As it happened: Snow and ice cause problems across Wales

Summary

Many train and bus services cancelled or reduced
Flights from Cardiff Airport also cancelled
Prime minister and first minister thank public services for their efforts
Hospitals call on staff with 4x4 vehicles to help colleagues get into work
Yellow "be aware" warning for snow and ice for the whole of Wales until 23:55 GMT
Four flood alerts in place, three in south west Wales and one in the north east
More than 1,100 schools closed throughout the day

Live Reporting

Ben Frampton and John Arkless

Cardiff river freezes overpublished at 07:59 Greenwich Mean Time 2 March 2018
In Cardiff, the River Taff appears to have frozen near Cardiff Central station.
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Snow piling uppublished at 07:54 Greenwich Mean Time 2 March 2018
Now those are what we call snow drifts!
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Overnight temperaturespublished at 07:52 Greenwich Mean Time 2 March 2018
It was a freezing night across Wales - with the lowest temperatures recorded at -5 in Sennybridge and Lake Vyrnwy, in Powys.
"Their lives are at risk"published at 07:36 Greenwich Mean Time 2 March 2018
One homeless shelter in Cardiff saw 44 rough sleepers seeking shelter on Thursday night, although it is understood a number of homeless people remained on the streets.
Richard Edwards, chief executive of the Huggard Centre, said: "We have seen people coming in who we normally see on the streets, it's so cold.
"People on the streets, their lives are at risk in this weather so we need to get them in."
Drivers told 'only travel if necessary'published at 07:31 Greenwich Mean Time 2 March 2018
There are currently 14 known road closures across Wales - and drivers have been warned to only travel if absolutely necessary.
Even police 4x4s are struggling to drive through the snow.
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Don't forget the birdspublished at 07:30 Greenwich Mean Time 2 March 2018
Nature presenter Iolo Williams tweeting for the birds...
Image source, Charlie Lewis
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Public servants praisedpublished at 07:23 Greenwich Mean Time 2 March 2018
People working to keep essential services going are being applauded for their commitment:
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Pair stranded in vehiclepublished at 07:14 Greenwich Mean Time 2 March 2018
There's been a good response to an appeal for help for a couple stuck in their car in Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan since 10pm last night.
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Airport announces flights are cancelledpublished at 07:04 Greenwich Mean Time 2 March 2018
There's bad news for any holidaymakers who were hoping for some sunshine - Cardiff Airport has confirmed all flights are cancelled this morning.
Customers are being advised to contact their airlines for more information.
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Snow affected flights at Cardiff Airport on Thursday
Homes without powerpublished at 07:00 Greenwich Mean Time 2 March 2018
Many homes across the country are without power this morning.
About 4,000 properties in Wales and south west England are affected due to 38 incidents, according to Western Power Distribution.
Snowy scenes across Walespublished at 06:57 Greenwich Mean Time 2 March 2018
Rise and shine - it's a snowy scene for many waking up this morning.What are the streets looking like where you live? Email your pictures to newsonline.wales@bbc.co.uk or tweet @BBCWalesNews using #walessnow
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Snow day homeworkpublished at 06:50 Greenwich Mean Time 2 March 2018
More than 1,100 Welsh schools are closed again today. Here's what the pupils of Blaenavon Heritage VC Primary have been set for homework.
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Impact on train servicespublished at 06:46 Greenwich Mean Time 2 March 2018
Arriva Trains Wales and Network Rail has cancelled all southern services, "despite considerable effort by railway teams".
The only services operating "on a limited basis" are Shrewsbury to Crewe, Crewe to Chester, Chester to Holyhead, and Wrexham to Bidston.
Great Western Railway says it is running "a minimal service" and is advising customers not to travel on many of its routes on Friday.
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It is a very real concern that, even if conditions mean we can move people in the morning, we may not be able to get them home later in the day"
Great Western Railway spokesman
Weather warnings explainedpublished at 06:43 Greenwich Mean Time 2 March 2018
As we face a second day of snow, the Met Office is warning that amber "be prepared" warnings are in place across south and mid Wales.
A yellow "be aware" alert is also in force across north Wales.
The weather warnings are explained here in our guide.
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Waiting for a bus?published at 06:38 Greenwich Mean Time 2 March 2018
Many bus services aren't running this morning due to the adverse weather.
Stagecoach has confirmed all of its services in south Wales are still suspended due to drifting snow and high winds.
Cardiff and Newport bus services are also suspended and customers are advised to check for updates from 7am.
N.A.T. services are suspended too - the company will issue another update before 8am.
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Warning to take care on roadspublished at 06:28 Greenwich Mean Time 2 March 2018
Travelling conditions are tricky out there this morning.South Wales Police says it has had lots of weather-related calls - the majority from drivers whose vehicles getting stuck.
Across Wales, many roads are closed and bus services suspended. Drivers are still being advised not to travel unless absolutely necessary.
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Weather updatespublished at 06:16 Greenwich Mean Time 2 March 2018
The red warning has expired, but amber and yellow warnings are still in force. Get the latest weather forecast for your area, and the current warnings on the BBC Weather website.
Image source, Wales News Service
4x4s for hospital staffpublished at 06:12 Greenwich Mean Time 2 March 2018
Hospitals in Cardiff and Newport have put out a call for staff with 4x4 vehicles, external to help colleagues get into work.
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Snow disruptionpublished at 05:59 Greenwich Mean Time 2 March 2018
Good morning and welcome to our live coverage. Stay with us for the latest on today's warnings, travel disruption, school closures, service and event cancellations.
We will keep you updated throughout the day.