More snow on the way
The Met Office has issued an amber warning with the threat of more snow on the way.
Bob Crampton has the latest forecast.
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Snow is on the way - Met Office graphic
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South West braced for floods
Potential flooding could hit the South West over the coming days as heavy rain sweeps across areas of the Westcountry.
People in south-west England and Wales have seen deluges of 15-20mm overnight, with the wet weather expected to spread further east during Friday morning before clearing.
A severe weather warning of heavy rain has been issued by the Met Office for south-west England.
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Weather conditions rare for June
Helen Chivers from the Met Office describes some of the weather conditions affecting the region and how rare they are for this time of year:
Weather warning for the region
The Met Office has a weather warning in place until midnight for more heavy rain, with the risk of localised flooding and falling trees/branches. This evening the worst of the rain will clear but it won't be long before another pulse of heavy rain moves in. Gale force winds will ease slightly.