Temperatures are expected to slowly rise this week but the weather could turn colder again by the weekend, forecasters said.
Hundreds of schools closed today (19th March) in south-west England because of heavy snow. Devon County Council said nearly all of their 307 schools were shut and the others partially closed, while 97 schools in Cornwall and 163 schools in Somerset were also shut.
Latest from the Met Office for Devon:
Today:
Any remaining outbreaks of snow should clear during the morning, leaving lying snow and icy stretches. It will become a little less cold, with perhaps some sunny spells later. However, with a strong northeasterly wind it will still feel bitter. Maximum temperature 3 °C.
Tonight:
It will be a fine, dry evening. Clear spells overnight will lead to a widespread frost, with winds easing. Some icy stretches are likely. Minimum temperature -5 °C.
Tuesday:
It will be another frosty start with perhaps some mist at first. Otherwise it will be a dry and fine day, becoming less cold. Maximum temperature 8 °C.
Outlook for Wednesday to Friday:
Wednesday will remain dry, becoming less cold. It will turn more unsettled later on Thursday with periods of rain, showers and stronger winds through the end of the week.
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