Police criticise 'ridiculous' parking by motorists at snowy Eryri
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Key Points:
- North Wales Police have warned visitors to Snowdonia National Park against parking irresponsibly on roadsides to view the snow, threatening vehicle seizure if such behavior continues.
- A yellow ice warning was issued across Wales following Storm Goretti, causing hazardous conditions and prompting mountain rescue teams to caution about potential avalanches near steep paths on Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon).
- Police and council enforcement officers are actively monitoring and issuing notices for illegally parked vehicles, urging visitors to park responsibly and consider public transport options like the Sherpa'r Wyddfa bus service.
- Mountain rescue teams highlighted dangerous snow conditions, including unstable snow and cornices near the summit of Yr Wyddfa, emphasizing the need for good navigation skills and caution due to avalanche
