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In photos: snow falls overnight in Bristol
People living in swathes of Bristol have woken up to a snowy scene this morning.
Temperatures were as low as freezing overnight with the Met Office issuing a yellow weather warning for large parts of the West Country the forecaster warns that the weather could affect train and car journeys.
Flights as Bristol Airport have been delayed and Aeropsace Bristol has closed due to a heavy blanket in Filton.
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The yellow weather warning came into place at 6am on Saturday and is set to remain until 10am – affecting both Bristol and Bath.
“Rain will turn to snow at times this morning,” the Met Office said.
“Not everywhere will see snow, and it may not settle on roads in some places. However, a few spots could see 1 to 3 cm accumulate. From mid morning any snow should turn to rain or die out, with lying snow thawing rapidly.”
The warning added: “Some roads and railways likely to be affected with longer journey times by road, bus and train services.”
Here are some highlights of the snow in pictures and videos, from Bishopston to St George:
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Main photo: Sam Binding
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