Freezing weather and snow affecting some schools in Cornwall

Several villages in Clay Country had a good covering of snow

Freezing weather and snowfall across parts of Cornwall is causing many schools to delay opening on Wednesday.

Snow has been reported in higher areas such as Bodmin Moor and also in St Austell, Camborne and Clay Country villages.

More than 40 schools have informed Cornwall Council of plans to delay opening until later in the morning.

A Met Office weather warning for snow and ice remains in place for much of inland Cornwall until 10:00 GMT.

There were icy conditions at Castle an Dinas on Wednesday

Cornwall Fire and Rescue said they "strongly advise against travelling unless necessary" due to the conditions.

Jackson and Florence have been enjoying the snow in St Dennis

Some people near St Columb Major woke to a wintery scene as the sun started to rise on Wednesday

There has been snowfall overnight in areas including Foxhole

Schools that have closed for the day include Halwin School near Rame, and Restormel Alternative Provision Academy has moved to online lessons.

Treverbyn Academyand Whitemoor Academy in Clay Country are also closed.

Peter Skoyles captured this picture of snow at Minions in Cornwall

The village of Ruthvoes near Fraddon had a covering of snow overnight