In pictures: Heavy snow hits north Wales

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Daffodils in the snow in Rowen, Conwy Valley
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The snowfall is expected to be the heaviest for the time of year in north east Wales since 1979. Here, springtime daffodils in Conwy look a bit worse for wear.

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Tractors are used to working in bad weather, but surely not this bad?

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Snow is expected to continue falling on Saturday, but it will be lighter on Sunday, say forecasters.

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BBC Wales weather presenter Sue Charles said it would turn colder overnight with a widespread frost.

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Brian Groves and Kieron Callender have had some fun in the snow in Flint, Flintshire, building this armchair and TV.

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The Met Office has downgraded its snow warning for north east Wales to yellow

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Some people are stuck at home, and as this picture from Mold shows they have mounds of the white stuff.

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Stephanie Williams said about 3ft (90 cms) had fallen in Bwlchgwyn, Wrexham, and covered her car.

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In Coedpoeth, Wrexham, a pet dog appears to be enjoying the snow.

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Elsewhere in Wrexham, fans of the town's football club have been clearing pathways so they can get to Wembley for Sunday's FA Trophy Final.

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Mold has also been badly hit by the snow.

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Emergency services have said many roads are treacherous and people are being warned to travel only if necessary.

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In Mynydd Isa, near Mold, villagers have been banding together to clear the snow.

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People are taking full advantage of the wintry conditions.

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This snow woman in New Mills, near Newtown, Powys, is determined to catch some sun, but is probably going to be out of luck.

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An almost Christmas card scene at Treuddyn near Mold on Saturday, but it is the end of March and officially springtime.