Amber weather alert for snow issued amid cold snap

Cars were buried under a thick blanket of snow in Wheddon Cross
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An amber weather warning for snow has been issued across areas of Somerset as temperatures remain low.
The Met Office alert, which covers areas including Taunton, Chard, Minehead, Dulverton and Wiveliscombe, will be in force until 21:00 GMT on Wednesday.
At locations above 150m (492ft) elevation, between 2-5cm of settled snow is possible, but over the higher ground of Exmoor up to 10cm could accumulate.
National Highways has warned drivers to take extra care on the roads. The wintry weather is likely to impact sections of the M5, A30, A38, A35 and the A303.

The amber weather warning will be in place till 21:00 GMT

This horse was pictured frolicking in the snowflakes in Crowcombe

Areas like Forton and Chard received a light covering of snow on Wednesday

Corsley Heath in Wiltshire was transformed into a wintery wonderland

Frigid temperatures took hold of Chard in Somerset
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- Published7 January