Schools close amid first snowfall of winter

A black Highland bull stands in a snowy field as it falls on him. A brown Highland bull can be seen behind him. — Image caption,
Prince the Highland bull was one of many animals encountering the snow at Cotswold Farm Park

Bea Swallow

BBC News, Gloucestershire

19 November 2024, 09:00 GMT

Updated 12 minutes ago

Several schools in the West have closed for the day as fresh snowfall causes disruption.

Residents in Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol reported snowfall in the early hours of Tuesday, with more snow expected to fall into the afternoon.

Chipping Campden School announced it would not open due to "adverse weather and road conditions", as well as Abbey View School in Tewkesbury due to a lack of indoor heating.

BBC Weather has recorded temperatures across the region of between -3°C (27F) and 3°C (37F).

There is minimal road disruption but some queueing traffic has been reported on the A40 westbound, the A46 Shurdington Road around Moorend Park Road, and the A417 southbound.

Further south, residents across Bristol and North Somerset reported a light dusting throughout the morning.

Unlike in Gloucestershire, there had been no disruption there because of the weather.

Bristol City Council said it had activated its Severe Weather Emergency Protocol until Friday 22 November, meaning anyone sleeping rough can access emergency shelter during the cold weather.

A cosy image showing a country cottage with orange lights on in the sash windows and snow settled on the front door awning and trees, grass and bushed outside. A thick sheet of snow has also covered the tiles on the roof.

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A first dusting of snow overnight is giving many that "festive feeling"

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A view through the woods showing a snowy path with footprints in it. The trees either side of the path are covered in snow

This wooded path in Gloucestershire was turned into a wintery wonderland

A flock of sheep walk towards the camera in a snowy field, bordered by trees covered with snow. Grass can be seen poking through the snow.

Cotswold Farm Park

These sheep at Cotswold Farm Park found their field a more wintry scene on Tuesday

A view across several back gardens which have been buried in snow

Jane Williams

Back gardens in the Cotswolds were buried beneath a thick white blanket

A back garden wooden terrace covered in snow. There is a children's truck toy parked in the snow, and a winding path showing a bird's footprints in the snow.

The snow exposed the meandering path of some birdlife

Rooftops of houses stretching into the distance, surrounded by trees. Gardens and roof tiles are covered with thick snow. The overall hue of the image is a dark blue.

Bec Leach

Many Gloucestershire residents woke up to a covering of snow

A street outside a row of houses. There is a wooden fence and lots of bushes and trees covered in snow.

Phil Gray

The cold snap left behind soft and powdery snow

A view out of a second storey bedroom window onto the street below. It is a wide road with houses on each corner. The roofs are covered in snow and the streetlights are on, lighting up the dim scene. There are swirling patterns left in the snow from car tyres.

Nicole Lovegrove

Early morning commuters left swirling patterns in the snow in Moreton-in-Marsh

A back garden with several manicured hedges and bushes. There are also plant pots and a washing line packed away. In the background there are several more houses and everything is covered with light snow. The sky is dim and grey.

Keith Hill

Gardens and hedgerows were lightly sprinkled with snow in Tuffley

Two dogs playing in the light snow in a back garden. There is snow lightly covering the grass and garden furniture. It is still dark outside and you can see snow falling in front of the camera.

Jane Fishwick

Frolicking dogs were pictured playing in the snowflakes

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