SOMERSET residents could see snow tonight as wintery showers are set to hit the county.
A 'yellow' warning for snow and ice is in place for the South West until 11am tomorrow (January 17).
The Met Office says delays to travel are possible and has warned that some roads and pavements will turn icy with an increased likelihood of some accidents and injuries.
Yellow Warning of Snow and Ice for South West England https://t.co/uPG3XbTYw4 pic.twitter.com/723q27mEzv
— Met Office warnings (@metofficeSWEng) January 16, 2018
Met Office graphics show the South West, Wales, West Midlands, Northern Ireland, parts of the North East of England and Scotland will all be affected by the cold weather.
The Met Office's chief forecaster, said: "2-6 cm of snow is likely in places, especially on higher ground above 100-200 m, where a few places in the Pennines and upland Wales may see more than 10 cm.
"A slushy cover of 1 to 3 cm seems more likely at lower levels and closer to the western coasts, as well as across most of southern England, with some areas here seeing very little or no snow.
"Drifting may occur on cross-Pennine routes in the strong to gale force winds."
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