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The gritters in Wales are gearing up for a busy time. There's no snow at the moment but some is expected by morning and we're in for a wintry mix of weather over the next 24 hours with rain, snow and some freezing rain too.

Freezing rain is where rain falls onto frozen ground, turning roads and pavements into ice rinks. It's quite rare in this country but can be lethal so take car driving.

As far as snow is concerned, the Met Office has issued a which means be aware.

Based on the latest information, it looks like the south and east of Wales and Powys are most at risk from some snow later tonight and tomorrow.

Mind you there is a lot of uncertainty as to how exactly how much we'll get and the areas that will be worst affected. Things could change and not everywhere will have snow.

So, tonight a damp if not wet night and in the south and east, Powys and the Marches the rain will turn to snow. Lowest temperatures close to freezing or above so not as cold as recent nights but given that the ground is very cold, there is a risk of ice.

Tomorrow morning will be a real mix with rain in Pembrokeshire and on the coast. Further east and inland some snow is likely with a few cm's possible but there could be more in parts of Monmouthshire and Torfaen.

The north east may escape the worst of the snow and in the north west rain is likely with snow on the mountains. During the day, the snow will ease and parts of the north, Powys and the south east may become dry in the afternoon.

Meanwhile, the west and south west will stay damp with rain. Another cold day with a south to south-easterly breeze and less cold in the west and on the coast.

Tomorrow night there'll be some rain in Pembrokeshire but elsewhere will be becoming dry. Temperatures falling close to freezing or below with some frost and icy patches.

Saturday should be dry and cold with bright, crisp sunny weather in the south and east.

Sunday generally cloudy but hopefully dry in Cardiff for the rugby and less cold with temperatures up to 7 Celsius.

In the meantime, expect some rain, snow and ice over the next 24 hours.

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