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Sat 01 Jan 2010All schools closed as 'dangerous phase' of cold spell forecast
A “DANGEROUS phase” of heavy snow forecast from tomorrow has forced the closure of all schools until next Thursday, and is putting authorities under increasing strain to keep main roads open.
The body co-ordinating the national response to the extreme weather met yesterday. Snowfall of up to 10cm is expected in places over the weekend as supplies of rock salt reach critical levels.
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