Weather: Bristol Airport flights disrupted after snowfall
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The Clifton Suspension Bridge looking stunning in the snow
Bristol Airport has reported disruption to incoming and departing flights after snow fell across the West of England.
The snowfall has also meant changes to other transport services - especially in Somerset.
Travel West and First West of England Bus have announced disruption to some services and asked people to check up to date information on their sites.
Gritters were out across the West earlier, and a yellow warning for snow and ice is in place by the Met Office.
Bristol Airport flights were all suspended until 11:00 GMT. The transport hub reopened just before 11am.
A total of 25 flights were cancelled, including inbound and outbound flights, with some airlines proactively cancelling flights in response to the disruption.
Many passengers were contacted by their airlines before they left home for the airport.
A spokeswoman for the airport said additional staff were on site to "assist with the adverse weather response".
Snow in New Stoke St Michael in Somerset
"It is a rapidly changing situation and passengers are advised to check with their airline prior to making their way to the airport," she said.
"Some airlines have made proactive cancellations to their flight programme for the remainder of the day," she added.
National Highways issued a snow warning and said people should only drive if absolutely necessary.
Parts of Wiltshire reported heavy snowfall, with drivers affected on the A303 and the M4.
At the scene: Karen Gardner, BBC Radio Wiltshire
BBC Radio Wiltshire's Karen Gardner reports on the conditions in East Kennett, Wiltshire.
Those using rural roads are being warned the routes will not be gritted.
Adrian Hampton from Highways England said: "It's only those major routes we focus on but obviously, as you know, Wiltshire is very rural so those rural roads will not be treated."
Wiltshire Police said officers were out dealing with stranded cars and collisions across the county and asked people to only travel if "absolutely necessary".
A wintry scene at Broad Hinton Church in Wiltshire
In Wiltshire, some schools were fully closed, with more than 20 schools in Somerset announcing closures.
Some schools in Bristol delayed opening for snow to be cleared away and some expected an early finish for students.
Parents were advised to check with their school and local authority for any closure updates.
Weather Watcher Donge sent this snowy scene in Wellington, Somerset
The University of Bath advised students and staff not to travel to the campus and to work from home.
The campus stayed open for those students who were on site.
Stagecoach West said a full service was running across their network in Bristol but asked people to check for updates before travelling.
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On the trains, GWR were reporting no major delays, with only one service running 20 minutes late.
Spokesperson Paul Gentleman said: "They are running pretty well. The biggest problem is not down to the weather but our crews not being able to get to where they need to go.
"It's more how the road network is performing for our [staff] and station staff so they can get into their place of work."
A snowman in Clarence Park, Weston-super-Mare
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