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Snow and strong winds are set to blast North Wales prompting Met Office chiefs to issue a severe weather warning.

A yellow weather alert for wind and snow has been issued for Flintshire, Denbighshire, Conwy, Gwynedd and Anglesey from 6pm on Wednesday, January 11, until 12pm on Thursday, January 12.

Officials predict up to 5cm of snow could fall in the region with 10-20cm possible above 300m as an area of low pressure sucks freezing Arctic air over the United Kingdom.

Gusts of up to 55mph are also expected in exposed coastal areas and on hills with lightning also possible, which could cause disruption to power supplies.

A second yellow weather warning for the whole region, including Wrexham , is also in place for 12pm this Thursday until 12pm on Friday, January 13, with occasional snow showers forecast and 2-5cm of snow predicted - up to 10cm on higher ground.

Motorists have been warned to expect delays.

A forecast on the Met Office website states: “Snow showers are expected to develop from Wednesday evening lasting into Thursday. These, combined with strong winds, could lead to locally very poor travel conditions.

“Cold air originating over Arctic Canada will affect the area from Wednesday evening through Thursday, bringing snow showers and strong winds. Wind gusts up to 55mph are expected in exposed coastal areas and on hills in association with snow showers, leading to temporary blizzard conditions.

It adds: “As well as reduced visibility, 2-5 cm of snow could accumulate anywhere within the warning area, with 10-20cm possible above 300 m. Lightning may accompany the heaviest showers, with potential disruption to power supplies as a consequence.”