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Schools close amid first snowfall of winter

Bea Swallow
BBC News, Gloucestershire
Cotswold Farm Park A black Highland bull stands in a snowy field as it falls on him. A brown Highland bull can be seen behind him.Cotswold Farm Park
Prince the Highland bull was one of many animals encountering the snow at Cotswold Farm Park

Several schools in the West have closed for the day as fresh snowfall causes disruption.

Residents in Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol reported snowfall in the early hours of Tuesday, with more snow expected to fall into the afternoon.

Chipping Campden School announced it would not open due to "adverse weather and road conditions", as well as Abbey View School in Tewkesbury due to a lack of indoor heating.

BBC Weather has recorded temperatures across the region of between -3°C (27F) and 3°C (37F).

There is minimal road disruption but some queueing traffic has been reported on the A40 westbound, the A46 Shurdington Road around Moorend Park Road, and the A417 southbound.

Further south, residents across Bristol and North Somerset reported a light dusting throughout the morning.

Unlike in Gloucestershire, there had been no disruption there because of the weather.

Bristol City Council said it had activated its Severe Weather Emergency Protocol until Friday 22 November, meaning anyone sleeping rough can access emergency shelter during the cold weather.

Kate Lord A cosy image showing a country cottage with orange lights on in the sash windows and snow settled on the front door awning and trees, grass and bushed outside. A thick sheet of snow has also covered the tiles on the roof.Kate Lord
A first dusting of snow overnight is giving many that "festive feeling"

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A view through the woods showing a snowy path with footprints in it. The trees either side of the path are covered in snow
This wooded path in Gloucestershire was turned into a wintery wonderland
Cotswold Farm Park A flock of sheep walk towards the camera in a snowy field, bordered by trees covered with snow. Grass can be seen poking through the snow.Cotswold Farm Park
These sheep at Cotswold Farm Park found their field a more wintry scene on Tuesday
Jane Williams A view across several back gardens which have been buried in snowJane Williams
Back gardens in the Cotswolds were buried beneath a thick white blanket
A back garden wooden terrace covered in snow. There is a children's truck toy parked in the snow, and a winding path showing a bird's footprints in the snow.
The snow exposed the meandering path of some birdlife
Bec Leach Rooftops of houses stretching into the distance, surrounded by trees. Gardens and roof tiles are covered with thick snow. The overall hue of the image is a dark blue.Bec Leach
Many Gloucestershire residents woke up to a covering of snow
Phil Gray A street outside a row of houses. There is a wooden fence and lots of bushes and trees covered in snow. Phil Gray
The cold snap left behind soft and powdery snow
Nicole Lovegrove A view out of a second storey bedroom window onto the street below. It is a wide road with houses on each corner. The roofs are covered in snow and the streetlights are on, lighting up the dim scene. There are swirling patterns left in the snow from car tyres.Nicole Lovegrove
Early morning commuters left swirling patterns in the snow in Moreton-in-Marsh
Keith Hill A back garden with several manicured hedges and bushes. There are also plant pots and a washing line packed away. In the background there are several more houses and everything is covered with light snow. The sky is dim and grey.Keith Hill
Gardens and hedgerows were lightly sprinkled with snow in Tuffley
Jane Fishwick Two dogs playing in the light snow in a back garden. There is snow lightly covering the grass and garden furniture. It is still dark outside and you can see snow falling in front of the camera.Jane Fishwick
Frolicking dogs were pictured playing in the snowflakes

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