M5 traffic and weather updates as Met Office warnings come into force for snow, ice and blizzard conditions causing significant transport disruption around Somerset on March 1

Somerset and neighbouring counties are because of be hit with blizzard conditions with the threat of substantial interruption to roadways and hold-ups and cancellations on public transport.Met Workplace weather warnings are in force throughout the Thursday, March 1. At least 40 schools in Somerset and Dorset are closing and lots of school bus services have actually been suspended.This live blog will upgrade you on transportation disruption around Somerset

throughout Friday, in addition to details of weather condition forecasts and warnings.The latest updates will appear in the blog site below.What are the weather warnings?Yellow caution- between 12.05 am and 11.55 pm on Thursday(March 1)Snow showers are expected on Thursday,

accompanied by extremely low temperature levels. There is the possibility of travel delays on roads, stranding some lorries and guests, and hold-ups or

cancellations to rail and air travel.Some rural communities could become or stay cut off. Power cuts may happen and other services, such as mobile phones, may be affected.Amber caution-in between 2pm on Thursday and 8am on Friday(March 2 )There is the

capacity for a spell of snow, moving northwards over southern Britain on Thursday, to heighten and end up being heavy on Thursday afternoon/ night as it spreads north.As it does so, some places could also see considerable ice build up over night into Friday.

This is likely to be accompanied by reinforcing easterly winds.Long delays and cancellations to public transport could occur, whilst some roads might end up being blocked by deep snow, stranding vehicles and guests.

Long disturbances to power products and other utilities could occur.The most current travel and weather updates appear below Monster from the East Follow the live updates listed below for

the most recent weather and travel news.Can you update us? e-mail james.somper@localworld.co.uk!.?.!Want news directly to your phone?Somerset Live has released a WhatsApp group to assist you keep up to date with the most recent news from across the county.If you wish to get breaking news informs, text NEWS to 07834 893492. Add the number to your phone contacts book as 'Somerset Live'. We will send you

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any other purpose.London Paddington is shut as rail disturbance spreads There is growing disturbance on the rail network due to the snow.London Paddington is shut,

with all trains from Bristol stopping at Reading.A severe crash near the A303 has happened, leaving three individuals seriously injured.Risk of ice Ice has been reported on some roads in the county.Snow is being cleared at Bristol Airport however some flights are still impacted The traffic scenario at the minute Rush hour and traffic heavier than regular

on A367 Wellsway both ways between A3062 Frome Road/ Frome Roadway. Queueing traffic and partly blocked due to accident, 3 cars included on A37 Long Hill Southbound at Old

Frome Road.Slow traffic on A38 both methods at Stonegallows. Dangerous driving conditions due to snow on A399 Southbound in between Shutscombe Hill and A361 North Devon Link Road/ B3226(Aller Cross ). A red weather condition caution has been released The Met Office has actually

issued its most severe weather warning for parts of Somerset and the west country.The red caution covers the duration from 3pm on March 1 till 2am on March 2. Blizzard conditions, strong winds and major disruption to roads and rail

networks are all expected.Some roads are likely to end up being blocked by deep snow, stranding automobiles and passengers.Travel Somerset and BANES Council has encouraged motorists to prevent making journeys unless necessary.Advice for vehicle drivers Travel Somerset has provided recommendations to vehicle drivers as it begins to snow across Somerset, advising motorists

to"think carefully"as to whether or not they have to travel Event near Wellington The travel information provider Inrix has actually reported an event on the A38 Nowers Lane around Stallards.Traffic coping well

on roadways throughout Somerset In spite of the poor weather, traffic mostly seems coping well.Travel services across Dorset remain in full-scale shutdown Public transport in Dorset has actually completely stopped as the network enters into major closure.

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