The conditions present us with what seems to be a paradox, on the first day of spring - the Met Office warning members of the public to take care in potentially icy conditions because of the low temperatures.

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The Met Office was warning of a risk of ice after temperatures dropped to -6C (21F) overnight.

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"The Met Office is warning of widespread ice this morning, " said BBC Wales weather presenter Sue Charles.

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