The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning for heavy snow across the west country on Friday.

BBC: Snow latest across the UK

Heavy snow is expected in Leicestershire, with an aamber warning issued by the Met Office.

BBC: Smeeton Westerby

Heavy snow is falling in Wales, where a rare Met Office red warning for severe disruption has been issued.

BBC: UK snow: Schools and transport hit by disruption

It follows a warning earlier this week for eastern parts of Wales, but the snow was not as heavy as expected.

BBC: Snow hazards on roads in north Wales