Our live coverage of the severe weather disruption in Devon and Cornwall has now finished.

A Met Office warning for ice remains in place until 10:00 GMT on Friday.

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A day of snow caused power cuts, road closures and schools to be shut across the South West.

Devon and Cornwall Police said there had been numerous crashes on the region's roads, with the "majority" of roads in the two counties covered in snow and ice.

The weather conditions also saw 200 schools close for the day.

Devon County Council said 133 schools had closed or partially closed, while Cornwall Council confirmed 67 schools had either closed or partially closed.

Devon also saw power cuts to thousands of homes, according to National Grid.

BBC senior broadcast meteorologist David Braine said snowfall had been heavier and more widespread than forecast.

He added there would be widespread risk of ice on Friday morning, making for some tricky driving conditions.

BBC reporter Lisa Young has written a round-up of the disruption in Cornwall, while Jonathan Morris has the Devon round-up.

The Sculpture School in Bondleigh, West Devon, saw many of its creations blanketed in snow.

Owner of the school, Diane Coates Sinclair, said: "Our sculptures looked great in the snow."

No real rhinoceroses were frozen in the making of this photo.

Image source, Diane Coates Sinclair

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BBC News, South West

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Here's three-year-old Elsie-May with her first taste of snow, and she's loving it, according to her mum Chloe.

Elsie-May's first steps in snow were "so exciting" for her, said Chloe from Newton Abbot in Devon.

Singing 'Do you want to build a snowman?' to her dad, they produced a magical memory for the youngster.

"A memory they'll cherish forever," said Chloe.

Two people are believed to have suffered serious injuries following a crash in Devon, say police.

Devon and Cornwall Police say two people were taken to hospital following the crash at Whitchurch Down in Tavistock.

Police say officers, along with other emergency services, were called to the scene at 14:30 GMT.

National Highways says its gritters have put down about 104 tonnes of salt on roads in the South West since noon on Wednesday.

It says its treatment vehicles - which includes gritters, ploughs and tractors - have so far covered a total of 3,100 miles (4988km).

"Across the entire winter season, we have traffic officers, control operators and operations colleagues working around the clock to keep roads accessible," it says.

A leisure centre in north Cornwall will remain shut until tomorrow due to the amount of snow.

The team at Camelford Leisure Centre says "previous experience tells us it's unwise to open until tomorrow".

Although nearby roads are mostly clear, they said there is "an awful lot of snow" in the car park and temperatures are due to drop again later.

They have cleared snow and gritted and hope to open on Friday.

Image source, Camelford Leisure Centre

Cornwall Council is offering emergency accommodation to rough sleepers because of the cold weather.

It says it has activated its severe weather emergency protocol and is reminding people to make sure they have enough food and any medicines they may need.

The authority is advising residents to check in on family and friends who may be more vulnerable in the cold weather.

Jonathan Morris
BBC News, South West

If you're heading out later in the car, watch out for vehicles which have been abandoned in the snow by drivers, police are warning.

"Some vehicles on minor untreated roads are still in situ," says Ch Insp Dean Drury from Devon and Cornwall Police.

He says officers and other agencies had "worked tirelessly" to keep roads open.

Drivers tonight should expect icy patches as temperatures dip, he adds.

"If you don't need to drive, don't," he says.

The Exeter Port Authority has warned boat owners to "not put yourself at risk during the poor weather".

It comes after a vessel broke free of its mooring on Thursday and is now aground off Starcross.

In a statement, the authority said: "Prior to the arrival of any poor weather, and only if it is safe to do so, secure your vessel."

Image source, Exeter Port Authorty

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BBC News Online

If you're heading out in the car tonight take extra care, officials have warned.

Simon Kane, contract manager for Devon Highways, said gritters were out now ahead of "significant frost tonight".

"We are asking drivers to be incredibly vigilant behind the wheel," he said.

"It will be treacherous in places."

He said gritters would be out and about before rush hour tomorrow morning to deal with ice created by refreezing of thawed snow.

People across Devon have been invited to attend their local library where they can spend time in the warmth.

Agnes Finlayson, from Devon Libraries Unlimited, said: "Libraries are much more than books, they are a central hub for the community now."

Speaking to BBC Radio Devon, she discussed the company's Cold Days Warm Libraries campaign, which runs from October until March.

"Obviously, libraries are always warm and welcoming spaces but we have lots of extra things on offer, like at Okehampton Library, thanks to the Rotary Club, we're able to free hot drinks for the whole of the season until the end of March," she said.

"If you pop into Okehampton you will be able to get your cup of tea, coffee or hot chocolate and you can sit there with a nice warm drink."

She added: "There's no obligation to do anything, you don't have to take out a book. Just come in, say hello and spend some time with people."

Jonathan Morris
BBC News, South West

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The snow is clearing but some roads are still besieged by snow and travellers are suffering.

The A3052 in Devon was closed in both directions, with queueing traffic due to snow from Fortescue Road in Sidford to Seaton Road in Weston, according to travel experts Inrix.

Richard Beckett says the scene on the A3052 between Lyme Regis and Newton Poppleford was "just cars stuck everywhere".

"There were a lot of cars just on the side of the road and a couple of lorries stuck and a couple of trees down," he says.

"We could get through in a Land Rover Discovery but other cars were scattered all over the place."

Image source, Richard Beckett

Residents tell BBC Radio Cornwall's James Churchfield what it was like to wake up to heavy snow earlier.

"I've never seen it like this," one listener says.

Road surface temperatures are expected to fall below -0.4C overnight, Cornwall Council's road company Cormac says.

The contractor says gritters will be treating "all precautionary routes" until 03:00 GMT on Thursday.

"Please remember, gritting doesn't guarantee an ice or snow-free surface," it warns.

"Icy conditions are also expected on the untreated minor road network. Please take care and drive to the conditions."

The RSPCA has shared some advice for keeping pets safe as freezing temperatures hit Devon and Cornwall.

It reminds people to keep a close eye on outdoor pets such as rabbits and guinea pigs and says they should be given lots of extra bedding.

Cats should have constant access to the house or a warm indoor area such as a barn, while dogs should be kept away from frozen ponds or lakes, the charity says.

It adds horses and livestock need extra feed as grass can be sparse and water troughs should be cleared of ice regularly.

Image source, Vicky Garforth

Jonathan Morris
BBC News, South West

More than 3,700 homes across Devon are still without power, according to National Grid.

Sidmouth, Moretonhampstead, Crediton, Honiton, and Exeter are among the places affected.

National Grid says it is aware of the power cuts and it is working on restoring supplies.

Here's where to go for updates, external on the power cuts and where they're hitting.

The Met Office's yellow snow warning has now expired - but it is warning ice and heavy rain is on the way.

It says a yellow warning for ice is in force for parts of Devon and Cornwall from 17:00 GMT until 10:00 on Friday.

Icy stretches could lead to some difficult travelling conditions, it adds.

Storm Bert is forecast to bring heavy rain and strong winds to the South West on Saturday and Sunday, with another yellow warning in force on both days.

Image source, Met Office

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A motorist who was stuck in her car for almost seven hours due to snow has praised police.

Lucie Liddell, who was stranded near Bodmin on the A30, says officers helped dig cars out of the snow and ensured gritters were able to bypass traffic.

"It took us until 12:00 GMT to get home and I got there at 05:15, it was a long day," she says.

"When we left the A30 we had to drive very slowly.

"There were still lorries blocked the entire way down the A30 that couldn't leave. I don't know if they're still there."

Flights between Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly may be disrupted at the weekend, a travel operator is warning.

Isles of Scilly Travel says gale force winds could cause issues for Skybus flights on Saturday.

It says no flights have been cancelled yet but it is offering passengers the option of transferring their flight to a different date at no extra cost.

Passengers are being advised to keep across flight updates via text, email, online and social media.

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