Somerset in Pictures: Snow, flood and races

It was a week of two weather extremes in Somerset. It started with flooded fields and ended with snowy hills.

Take a look at some of the best photos we spotted throughout the week in our county.

Schools closed on Thursday as parts of Somerset were covered in snow.

A yellow weather warning was in place until midday.

The snow followed on from flooded fields on Monday.

A weather warning for rain remained in place across much of the UK, with flooding from heavy rain and melting snow.

Taunton Racecourse passed a precautionary ground inspection before its races on Wednesday. Variable weather was forecast.

Edward Vaughn was pictured riding Angels Breath on their way to winning The Geoffrey Bosley 'Tally Ho' Open Hunters' Chase at Taunton Racecourse on Wednesday.