Snow in Bristol today: Met Office weather forecast as warning remains in place

Bristol residents have woken up to snow across the city as the Met Office yellow weather warning for snow and ice remains in place till mid-day today (December 11). Snow has also settled in towns around the city, including Keynsham, Thornbury and Yate.

Snow fell in the early hours of this morning and led to difficult driving conditions this morning. So far we know of one crash involving two vehicles which closed Stockwood Lane at 7am this morning - no-one was badly hurt.

The Met Office forecasts no more snow today, but temperatures will remain cold with a maximum of 3C, plus the possibility of wintry showers later. The Met doesn’t predict snow for the rest of the week - however, Google’s weather forecast predicts more snow showers on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurdsay and Friday.

The Met Office’s yellow weather warning urges people to be careful due to snow and ice on roads and footpaths. This morning, Bristol City Council said all priority routes in the city will be gritted today. A spokesperson added: “Very frosty & icy conditions expected today.” The gritting routes can be viewed here.

Meanwhile, Highways England has warned drivers to also take care, and to make sure they had extra clothes and warm drinks in their vehicles. Pictures shared on social media show Bristol and its surrounding towns in one of its most beautiful settings.

Weather today: Mist and freezing fog slow to clear and possibly lingering all day in some eastern counties. Some sunshine developing in the west, but a few wintry showers remain possible. Very cold overnight with temperatures quickly dropping below freezing, leading to a widespread and sharp frost.

Weather Monday: A cold and frosty start on Monday with largely cloudy skies and perhaps with an isolated snow flurry.

Outlook for Tuesday to Thursday: Staying very cold with severe overnight frosts. Freezing fog patches on Tuesday, but a cloudier day for most. Dry on Wednesday and Thursday with sunny periods becoming windy.

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