In pictures: Arctic blast brings snow to Wales

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Floki the dog enjoying the snow in SwanseaImage source, Amanda Grey
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Floki the dog enjoying the snow in Swansea

An Arctic blast has brought snow to much of south, mid and west Wales.

Up to 10cm (4in) of snow has fallen in some places, causing hundreds of schools to close and disruption to travel.

Image source, Jade McFarland
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Vinnie's first snow day in Ely, Cardiff

Image source, Annita Nitsaidou
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Swansea bay covered in snow

Image source, Rebecca Lees
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Llantwit Fardre, near Pontypridd, in the snow

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A snowman under construction in Llantwit Major

Image source, Melissa Rossiter
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The scene at the top of Y Garth mountain near Pentyrch

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Children in Carmarthen pose with the snowman they have built

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A woman taking her dog for a walk in the snow in Blackwood, Caerphilly

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Hawthorn Primary School in Cardiff, which is one of many schools to close due to the snow

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Gemma Vyse and her granddaughter Sophia, aged 4, enjoying the snow at Brynhyfryd Park, Swansea

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Pontypridd covered in snow on Wednesday morning

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The Senedd in Cardiff Bay

Image source, Jess Cundy
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Sheep in the snow in Llanharry

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The mountain road between Pontypridd and Llanwonno

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Teddy and Mabel enjoying the snow in Bridgend on Wednesday morning

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A train travelling in the snow at Heath High level train station in Cardiff

Image source, Mark in Cardiff
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A snowman in Cardiff built by Anwen, 10, and Idris, 5

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Snow settled on trees in Pontypridd

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The scene early on Wednesday morning in Radyr

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