Dozens of schools were closed on Friday after Storm Goretti brought thundersnow and travel disruption to Wales. An amber weather warning for heavy snow was in force for the south Wales valleys, mid and north Wales, until 09:00 GMT on Friday.

There are areas of unstable snow in several locations near the top of Yr Wyddfa, said the Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team.

The weather event is so rare that meteorologist Jim Cantore can barely contain his excitement when he's recorded in viral videos witnessing it.

Thundersnow that happens when thunder and lightning occur during snowfall. The rare weather event can be helpful for predicting a larger storm. Less than one percent of all snowstorms are associated with thunder, according to ABC News. They require just ...

Parts of the country are still reeling from Storm Goretti, which caused school closures, left homes without power and caused widespread travel disruption. A yellow warning for ice covers large parts of Wales until midday on Saturday as partially thawed snow refreezes, accompanied by wintry showers and freezing fog.

The Met Office has said: ‘Storm Goretti will bring a period of exceptionally strong northwesterly winds to the Isles of Scilly and parts of Cornwall on Thursday evening, with peak gusts of 80-100 mph or more in exposed areas.

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