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Cold air and wintry showers expected in Wales

Colder air and wintry showers are expected in Wales.

Last week saw the start of Spring shining through with sunny and clear skies.

But that hasn't lasted too long as we're expected to experience colder weather over the coming days, as BBC Meteorologist Sabrina Lee explains.

Video filmed and edited by Erin Lister

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