Image source, North Devon Heathcare Trust

Appointments for tomorrow have been cancelled by the North Devon Healthcare Trust, due to the increase to a "Red" weather warning by the Met Office.

This includes outpatient appointments, day surgery and endoscopy, and elective inpatient surgery.

In a statement, the trust said it was "internal major incident plans" into place, so it can "continue to support urgent and emergency services".

Clinics will continue to run today, and patients are advised to attend their appointments as long as they feel it safe to do so.

Darryn Allcorn, from the trust, said: "We would appreciate it if you can let us know if you can't attend and need to rearrange your appointment - please call the number on your appointment letter.

"I would like to thank all our staff who have responded to calls to help transport other staff to and from work, helping us keep vital services running."

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BBC Radio Cornwall

The meals on wheels service, external run by Camborne Wesley Methodist Church is not running today because of the bad weather.

Volunteer Keith Kneebone says the side roads along which most of the people it delivers to live are dangerous.

The cancellation affects about 50 people.

Sarah Gosling
BBC News Online

Image source, Devon & Cornwall Police

The closure of the A380 between Splatford Split and Eagle Farm has been moved forward as conditions on the road have worsened.

Devon County Council had previously announced that the road would be closed overnight from 15:00, but as Storm Emma sets in, the decision has been taken to close the road with immediate effect.

A statement from the Council said: "Highways England will continue treating the A38 Haldon Hill, and Devon County Council will focus its efforts on keeping traffic moving on the alternative coastal road, A379 between Dawlish and Teignmouth.

"The Met Office has issued a red warning for heavy snow across most of the county today, which could make travelling conditions treacherous."

Up to 30cm (12in) of snow is forecast to fall across the region this afternoon, with up to 50cm (20in) on high ground around Dartmoor and Exmoor.

Forecasts of freezing rain tonight will also make roads hazardous.

Sarah Gosling
BBC News Online

Up to 50cm (20in) of snow could fall in areas of Devon today as Storm Emma drifts into the county.

The maximum snowfall and 60mph winds are expected to hit East Devon this afternoon.

In South Devon, about 20cm (8in) of snow is expected.

From early afternoon, the weather front will be moving towards Dartmoor, Exeter, Cullompton and parts of Somerset.

Freezing rain is likely to begin at approximately 21:00.

Emergency services are advising extreme caution in these conditions.

Creatures great and small are braving the snow blizzards and biting winds.

BBC Radio Cornwall

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust says all of its outpatient appointments are "currently going ahead unless we call you personally to advise otherwise".

It added that phone lines were also busy, so patients should only call the booking team if they were unable to get to an appointment scheduled for today.

BBC Radio Devon

Devon

• On the A38 Haldon Hill Exeter-bound we have reports of very slow traffic due to an accident
• On the A38 between Haldon Hill and Plymouth there's snow and ice in places making for difficult driving conditions
• Between Lympstone and Exmouth, Wotton Lane is blocked in both directions due to an overturned vehicle
• In Teignmouth on New Road near Ferndale Road we have reports there's been an accident
• In Dartmouth on Victoria Road near South Ford Road we have reports there's been an accident
• Advance warning - The A380 will be closed between Telegraph Hill at Splatford Split and Kingsteignton from 15:00 and overnight

Cornwall

• In Liskeard on the A390 at Callington Road we have reports there's a broken-down vehicle
• In Helston on Belmont Road near Lowertown Lane we have reports of an accident

BBC Weather

Today: A very cold day with a fresh easterly wind which may cause some disruption.

Patchy snow at first will intensify this afternoon, bringing significant disruption.

A red weather warning for heavy snow and wind is in place for parts of Devon from 15:00., external

Maximum temperature: -2 to 1C (28 to 34F).

This evening and tonight: Blizzard conditions anticipated for much of the night, with the likelihood of large accumulations of snow in places.

Further significant disruption is expected, with a yellow warning in place for snow and ice.

Two flood alerts have been issued for Devon., external

Minimum temperature: -4 to -1C (25 to 30F).

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BBC Local Live

All bus services in Cornwall run by First Kernow are set to be withdrawn in the next couple of hours.

The company said it was advising all customers "to make return journeys where still possible as soon as possible".

It said: "Our operations teams are putting in place plans to safely return buses to base in the interests of safety.

"Thank you for your patience and understanding."

Image source, First Kernow

BBC Radio Cornwall

South West Water says it has been getting lots of calls from people having issues with their supplies.

The company says it is mainly down to frozen pipes going into individual properties.

Bob Taylor, operations director of drinking water services, says there are a number of checks to do before getting in touch with them.

"The obvious thing for people to do initially is to check whether their neighbours have water or not," he says.

"If their neighbours do have water that means that it's probably a local issue with the plumbing in their property. If their neighbours don't have water either, then they would need to call us and we would come and investigate a possible wider problem.

"In the current weather conditions, where you've got exposed pipe work, we are getting calls from people losing their supply because of freezing up."

South West Water says there are some tips to follow in severe weather conditions...

• Check the pipes are frozen by checking that your neighbours have water
• Check your pipes for signs of a split
• Turn off the supply using the internal stopcock
• If the central heating is on, leave it on. If it is off, do not turn it on to thaw pipes
• Only drain the system by flushing toilets and turning taps on
• If there is no damage, use a warm towel, cloth or hot water bottle to thaw pipes
• After checking everything is working, turn the internal stopcock back on
• Check again before turning your central heating back on

Police are urging people to "be sensible" and stay at home if at all possible.

The M5, in particular, has difficult driving conditions already and they are expected to get worse throughout the day, our neighbouring force, Avon and Somerset has told the BBC.

Only urgent journeys should be considered.

They've also reminded drivers to properly clear their windscreens, lights and registration numbers of snow and ice - rule 229 of the Highway Code!

BBC Radio Devon

Devon

• Between Berry Pomeroy and Marldon we've got reports Totnes Road is impassable due to ice
• A380 between Splatford Split towards Kingsteignton will be shut because of snow from 15:00 overnight
• In Newton Abbot, Twickenham Road is blocked between St Marychurch Road and Newtake Rise due to an accident
• Also in Newton Abbot, Decoy Road is blocked due to a broken-down vehicle between Kingskerswell Road and Coach Road
• Between Clyst St Mary and Clyst St George on the A376 we have reports there's an accident
• Near Paignton on A380 King's Ash Road in both directions between Tweenaway Cross and Riviera Way there are hazardous driving conditions
• At Churston Ferrers, Churston Road is blocked due to an accident between Alston Lane and Bascombe Road

Cornwall

• In Penzance, Chapel Street is blocked between The Greenmarket and Abbey Street due to a broken-down car
• On Bodmin Moor near Blisland we've got reports the road between Tresarret and Key Bridge is impassable

Andrew Segal
BBC Local Live

We know it's cold across Devon and Cornwall, and these two shots show how it is from one side to the other - from west Cornwall to east Devon.

Image source, Natalie

Image source, Mike Rosser

Have you any pictures you want to share with us? If so, please email them in.

Sarah Gosling
BBC News Online

Icy conditions and freezing temperatures have forced East Devon District Council to cancel their bin and recycling collections scheduled for this afternoon.

Public toilets in the area have also been closed due to frozen pipes.

Del Crookes
BBC News Online

A flood alert has been issued for Friday morning from Lizard Point to Gribbin Head, excluding Truro.

Locations particularly at risk will be Commercial Road, Penryn, Trefusis Road, Flushing, the A39 at Perranarworthal and the A390 at Tresillian.

High water at Falmouth is at 05:34, although times of high water will vary along the coast.

Sarah Gosling
BBC News Online

A North Devon councillor has tweeted urging people not to travel this afternoon as Storm Emma batters the region.

Councillor Andrea Davis wrote that "we have abandoned vehicles on the A39 Parracombe.

"Abandoned vehicles stop our gritters getting to communities and keeping the roads open".

Across Devon and Cornwall, vehicles have been abandoned after roads have been found impassable.

Police are advising people not to travel unless it is absolutely necessary.

Sarah Gosling
BBC News Online

Network Rail has tweeted this photo of a snow plough in Plymouth, preparing for worsening conditions as Storm Emma moves in.

Sarah Gosling
BBC News Online

With conditions worsening as the weather front moves in, cars are having to be towed to safety in Loddiswell after becoming stuck.

The Met Office has an amber weather warning in place for wind and snow , externalacross the South West, with parts of Devon and other areas in the South West being upgraded to a red warning.

Jenny Walrond
Health Correspondent, BBC Spotlight

Derriford hospital in Plymouth says some clinics and appointments have been postponed for safety reasons today, but patients have been contacted.

If you have an appointment and can't make it please contact them.

Kevin Baber, Director of Strategic Development for Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust praised the efforts of staff: "Our staff, as always, are going above and beyond to ensure they are in work and caring for our patients, including staying in accommodation closer to the hospital or car sharing with one another.

"We are extremely grateful to each and every one of you."