Drivers have been warned of heavy snow and icy roads in parts of Wales on Thursday morning after the Met Office issued a severe weather warning.
Gritters were out in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Gwynedd overnight as the temperature fell to -5C.
Some parts of Wales woke up to a second day of snowfall, although police were reporting all major roads as open.
On Wednesday, more than 400 schools were forced to close because of the adverse weather.
Met Office forecasters have urged the public to be wary of icy roads on Thursday as the cold snap continues.
A severe weather warning for Cardiff, Pembrokeshire, Newport and Vale of Glamorgan is in force until 0900 GMT.
A similar warning was in place overnight across 17 counties in south, west and north Wales after snowfall brought disruption to roads and rail services on Wednesday and saw more than 400 schools closed.
Carmarthenshire Council has warned refuse collections would not take place on Thursday as crews would concentrate on helping to clear footways and car parks.
Snow, hail and sub-zero temperatures were forecast, particularly in eastern parts of the county.
The council said gritters were deployed throughout the night on main roads and priority routes, but has warned there could be some icy patches.
Gritters
The local authority has also said many schools may close on Thursday and has urged parents to ensure they have arrangements in place for their children.
The council's Technical Services Director Richard Workman said: "We are continuing to urge people to take care on the roads and only travel when necessary."
In north Wales, Gwynedd Council said it would continue gritting with heavy snowfall expected.
Ceredigion Council said it would also keep gritters out overnight to combat expected snowfalls.
In a statement it said: "Gritters have been out continuously in a 12-hour shift pattern since midnight on Monday night. They will continue to grit and clear the primary routes throughout the evening."
(BBC)
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