Snow in Bala on Tuesday morning
© Gareth Lloyd RobertsSnow in Bala on Tuesday morning
Even though it's almost May - heavy snow has fallen across large parts of Wales as a bitter northerly wind hits the country.

From Llanelli to Powys and Bala to Snowdonia , people woke up to a heavy coating of snow on Tuesday morning.

Snow was expected for parts of the country after the Met Office said on Monday that the UK is set to see a change to colder weather with chilly and frosty days.
snow in wales this morning! Its freeeeeezing!!pic.twitter.com/bqHJhiPtud

— Lou (@LouJenksy) April 25, 2017
The icy weather has been brought in by an Arctic maritime airmass spreading southwards across the UK.

 A heavy flurry in Llanidloes
© MTB Wales A heavy flurry in Llanidloes
@gareth78roberts @DerekTheWeather @ruthwignall @MattHugo81 @dailypostwales @bbcweather ...and now its really heavy #snow. Mynydd Sylen #Llanelli snowing & sticking pic.twitter.com/rx21lpPxLS

— Robbie Black (@robbiebblack) April 25, 2017
Over the weekend there was an area of low pressure over northern Scotland, bringing with it wet and windy weather.

As the area of low pressure pulled away into the North Sea a push of cold arctic air followed, causing the change of weather for much of the country.

The Met Office forecast for Tuesday says a bitter, brisk northerly wind will make it feel cold for most of the country.

People on higher ground will see showers falling including hail, sleet and snow as well as over lower areas.

The maximum temperature forecast is 11C.

Temperatures tonight are set to tumble with the coldest areas reaching -2C, with a widespread inland frost.

Most places are set to remain dry throughout a windy night, although the odd wintry shower is possible.