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.

Dave Bryan's Massy Ferguson tractor near Mold, Flintshire
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Tractors are used to working in bad weather, but surely not this bad?

Rowen, Conwy, in the snow
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Snow is expected to continue falling on Saturday, but it will be lighter on Sunday, say forecasters.

Rowen, Conwy, in the snow
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BBC Wales weather presenter Sue Charles said it would turn colder overnight with a widespread frost.

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

Rowen, Conwy, in the snow
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The Met Office has downgraded its snow warning for north east Wales to yellow

Snow in a back garden in Mold, Flintshire
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Some people are stuck at home, and as this picture from Mold shows they have mounds of the white stuff.

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

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

Wrexham in 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.

Mold in the snow
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Mold has also been badly hit by the snow.

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

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

Flint in the snow
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People are taking full advantage of the wintry conditions.

A snow woman in New Mills, Powys
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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.

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