Search groups who have actually been resolving snow and wind force winds to search for a missing out on lady will resume operations on Thursday.
Ausra Plungiene, 56, from Prestatyn, North Wales, was last seen on Tuesday and is thought to have actually left for a walk with her dog Eyora at about 10.30am, however stopped working to return home.
A search throughout Eryri national forest (Snowdonia) was co-ordinated after the alarm was raised soon prior to 10pm on Tuesday and her car was discovered in a remote parking lot in the Rowen location in the early hours of Wednesday, North Wales Police said.
On Wednesday night cops said searches, with mountain rescue groups and RAF Search and Rescue, had actually been continuing in the Carneddau mountains.
Superintendent Owain Llewelyn said: “Searches have continued all day in the Carneddau, despite extremely difficult weather conditions, including snow and gale force winds.
“We are very concerned for Ausra’s welfare and our inquiries will continue throughout the night. Searches will resume at first light tomorrow morning.”
A declaration on the Facebook page for Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue said: “With information from witnesses who spoke to her, and Ausra’s route, teams have been searching the high mountains in atrocious conditions throughout the day and will continue at first light.
“The thoughts of all the teams are with Ausra’s family and friends at this very difficult time.”
It is thought Ms Plungiene might have been using a dark pink or purple cushioned coat, black leggings and blue shoes.
Anyone with info or who might have seen Ms Plungiene is asked to call North Wales Police on 101 or by means of the live webchat center on the website, pricing estimate recommendation number A052734
