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  1. Panic buying evidence

    There are concerns that people are panic buying as a continued snowy weekend is in prospect.

    These pictures were taken in Bristol:

    This is the scene at Clifton Down shopping centre Sainsbury's

    This is the scene at Clifton Down shopping centre Sainsbury's

    Bread shelves empty

    Aldi in Bristol has empty bread shelves

    No veg

  2. Builder beats boredom with icy igloo

    "Bored builder" Matt Hindler and his partner, Sarah Newman, made good use of their extra time at home together by building an igloo.

    Sarah said: "What do you get if you have a bored builder as the other half... four hours yesterday until 9:30pm and three hours today... our igloo is finally complete... and level!"

    IglooSarah Newman and Matt Hindler

  3. White stuff nearly halts white wedding

    First Mark Humphries' train was cancelled then the roads became impassable because of heavy snow

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  4. Fire crews help keep hospitals running

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  5. Helicopter crew reporting for duty

  6. It's been a day of delights as well as disasters

    While many were struggling or stranded, others have been delighted by the unexpected snow day.

    All around the region, people have been re-discovering their child-play instincts while others have been stumped by the extraordinary drifts.

    Here are some of the moments that have been sent to us:

    Your West Country Snow Moments

  7. Driving warning as temperatures dip again

  8. Many cars still stranded

    Car stuck in snow on the A46 near Pennsylvania

    Many vehicles are still stranded and abandoned following last night's snow storm.

    This car was snapped on the A46 near Pennsylvania.

    Highways England said it was starting to clear cars on the A38, A303 and A46 and urged drivers who had left their vehicles on these roads to get in touch on 0300 123 5000.

  9. Here's the latest statement from Bristol Airport

    The runway has been open since just after midday but disruption across airline networks has resulted in only a very limited flight schedule operating.

    Road conditions at and around the airport remain challenging and drivers should proceed with caution.

    Bus and coach operators have cancelled public transport services between the Airport and Bristol, Weston-super-Mare and Bath for the rest of the day.

    Passengers flying from Bristol Airport this weekend are advised to contact their airline for the latest flight information and check the latest local travel updates before setting off to the Airport.

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  10. Police worked through night to dig cars out of snowdrifts

    Sgt Liam Winstone from Wiltshire Police said they had worked through the night to "dig people out of their vehicles" on the A346 between Marlborough and Swindon.

    Sgt Liam Winstone from Wiltshire Police on A346 snow rescue

  11. A day of delights and disasters

    A few of the snowy scenes from across the West country sent to us by BBC Points West viewers.

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  12. Let's hear it for our Good Samaritans

    There have been many tales of heroism and plain, old-fashioned selflessness during the last couple of days.

    Aside from the enormous efforts by the emergency services, we've been hearing about farmers and 4x4 enthusiasts who have been helping clear roads, tow cars and transport medical staff to hospitals and to patients.

    Hugh the tractor driver

    Hugh from Taunton took to the roads in his tractor after a police appeal for help in getting staff to Musgrove Park Hospital.

    Land RoverGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

    In Gloucestershire, volunteers and their 4x4s helped transport staff to Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General Hospitals.

    Mark HumphriesMark Humphries

    Mark Humphries' Good Samaritan, Mike, came to his aid after a jackknifed lorry left him unable to get to his wedding in Frome.

    Cars being towed by a tractor up Yallands Hill in Monkton Heathfield

    There also seemed to be no shortage of tractors - and people - willing to pull, push and generally offer encouragement to the scores of drivers and cars that got stuck on hills.

  13. Pleas for help from the NHS continue

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  14. Did you miss Wicked because of the snow?

    Bristol Hippodrome has asked anyone who missed one of the performances of Wicked because of the snow to get in touch about seeing the show in London.

    The venue had initially come under fire for pressing ahead with the final three days of the musical's Bristol run after official advice was issued against non-essential travel.

    We'd like to thank everyone for their patience while we work with Wicked to discuss the remaining shows at the Bristol Hippodrome. All remaining performances of Wicked are continuing as scheduled. As the show leaves the Bristol Hippodrome on Saturday, we are pleased that we can present the final performances, so those customers who are able to attend, are not disappointed. We appreciate that some customers will be unable to travel due to weather conditions, and will therefore be unable to see the show before the end of the run on Saturday. In collaboration with Wicked, we are pleased to offer customers the opportunity to see the show in London at the Apollo Victoria theatre at a later date. We ask that customers contact us by emailing bristolmarketing@theambassadors.com to make arrangements with us directly.

    Bristol Hippodrome spokesman

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  15. In case you missed it: Bath Half cancelled

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  16. Dogs enjoy their first taste of snow

    Bertie the pug from Cheddar has his first taste of snow

    Dogs enjoy snow in Victoria Park Bristol

    Bertie the pug races a sledge in Cheddar

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  17. Travel remains treacherous: avoid if you can

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  18. Warnings of flooding as snow melts

    Flood warning mapEnvironment Agency

    Flood alerts are in place from tonight and into the weekend

    The Environment Agency has issued flood alerts for the Somerset and South Gloucestershire coast.

    It's feared that, at high tide times, and when the snow begins to melt over coming days, the west could be facing sodden conditions in some areas.

    They include:

    • On the Somerset coast "strong onshore winds will cause tide levels to rise further during this evening's tide (Friday 2 March)." There is a risk of over-topping of coastal defences.
    • At Dunster to Brean, at this evening's high tide, strong onshore winds "will cause tide levels to rise further. Over-topping and onshore flooding may occur as a result of high water levels combined with high energy waves.
    • Localised floods possible around Sharpness, at high tide times, on Saturday and Sunday.
    • Tides of up to 14 meters at the Wye Estuary and Avonmouth, again on Saturday and Sunday.
    • For the tidal River Avon at Bristol, Pill and Shirehampton: "Tides are rising and are due to peak on Sunday. They will reach flood alert criteria over the weekend. The time and date of the first forecast high water is 08:15 on Saturday 03/03/2018."

  19. Yeovil hospital helped by heroes

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  20. All time England low daytime temperature recorded in Somerset

    Ian Fergusson
    BBC West senior weather presenter

    Snowy field

    The England record for the lowest recorded maximum daytime temperature in March since records began now stands at -3.4C at Liscombe, Somerset, as a result of yesterday,