THE region is bracing itself for snowfall after a severe weather warning was issued.
More than 5cms (2ins) of snow is expected tomorrow after the Met Office put the warning in place for North East Wales
Gritters are at the ready to keep roads clear as snowfall is expected to cover low lying ground as well as higher areas.
A Met Office spokesman said: “We are expecting 5cms of snow in the region between midday and midnight on Saturday.
“There is a weather system moving towards us that is a mixture of rain, sleet and snow.
“Rain is expected later on which could create icy road conditions.”
Paul Gundersen, deputy chief forecaster at the Met Office added: “As this front moves in from the west, it will come up against cold air and we're likely to see a mixture of rain, sleet and snow across the UK.
“It’s a finely balanced situation, so there is some uncertainty about which areas will see the most significant snowfall.
“With this risk of snow and ice over the next few days it is important people stay up to date with our weather forecasts and warnings for the latest information.”
North Wales Police have issued advice to motorists on how to cope with adverse winter driving conditions.
Officers are asking road users to make sure their windscreens are clean, to makesure all lights are clean, working and adjusted properly and to use headlights whenever visibility is reduced.
Age Cymru is giving advice to pensioners on how to stay warm during the cold snap.
The charity’s winter co-ordinator Joanne Bass said: “Older people need to look after their health during the winter months because the cold can have a detrimental effect on their health.
“Cold weather can lead to respiratory illnesses and increase the risk of older people suffering hypothermia, a stroke or a heart attack.”
Tips include keeping indoor temperatures at 18º to 21º C, wearing several layers of clothing and to eat plenty of food.
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