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Cornwall snow: Schools shut and roads blocked Cornwall snow: Schools shut and roads blocked
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Snow has hit much of Cornwall, including Madron in the west of the countySnow has hit much of Cornwall, including Madron in the west of the county
Schools are shut and some roads are blocked after heavy snow fell in parts of Cornwall. Cornwall and Devon have been issued with a further yellow weather warning after schools were shut and some roads blocked by snow in parts of Cornwall.
More than 80 schools are closed or opening late and drivers have been urged to take extra care. The Met Office has issued the new warning for snow and ice across most of Devon and Cornwall from 18:00 GMT on Tuesday until 12:00 on Wednesday.
Devon and Cornwall Police said the A30 and A39 near Carland Cross, near Truro, were both blocked, with reports of cars and lorries stuck in the snow. It said: "Snow showers and icy stretches may cause some disruption."
A yellow warning for snow for Cornwall and parts of west Devon, and ice in all of Devon, was in place until 10:00 GMT. On Tuesday, more than 80 schools were closed or opened late and drivers urged to take care after snow fell overnight.
Devon and Cornwall Police said the A30 and A39 near Carland Cross, near Truro, were both blocked on Tuesday morning, with reports of cars and lorries stuck in the snow.
Nicolle Mitchell tweeted this picture of snow in the Redruth area, saying: "Happy Christmas"Nicolle Mitchell tweeted this picture of snow in the Redruth area, saying: "Happy Christmas"
Erica, from Four Lanes, near Pool, told BBC Radio Cornwall snow started in the area at about 01:00 GMT and left cars trapped after "they were covered in snow in about an hour". Erica, from Four Lanes, near Pool, told BBC Radio Cornwall snow started in the area at about 01:00 and left cars trapped after "they were covered in snow in about an hour".
BBC Radio Cornwall's Emma Clements said St Dennis had experienced "probably around 10cm [4ins]". BBC Radio Cornwall's Emma Clements said St Dennis had experienced "probably around 10cm [4in]".
She said from one of the village's greens "which is quite near the main road between Newquay and St Austell, which runs right through the village" it had started becoming slushy by about 08:00.She said from one of the village's greens "which is quite near the main road between Newquay and St Austell, which runs right through the village" it had started becoming slushy by about 08:00.
Twitter user @sweatpeafreesia sent this picture of how deep the snow has been in StithiansTwitter user @sweatpeafreesia sent this picture of how deep the snow has been in Stithians
Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service tweeted it had received reports of vehicles getting stuck on the A39 at Trispen and the A391 at Bugle amid "hazardous" driving conditions.Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service tweeted it had received reports of vehicles getting stuck on the A39 at Trispen and the A391 at Bugle amid "hazardous" driving conditions.
It said: "If necessary, pull over if it is unsafe to continue." "Please allow extra time for any journey and drive with care," Devon and Cornwall Police said.
Police tweeted that highways staff were aware of problems caused by snow.
"Please allow extra time for any journey and drive with care," the force said.
The snow in Cornwall has allowed traditional winter activities, including this snowman made by a group in GoonhavernThe snow in Cornwall has allowed traditional winter activities, including this snowman made by a group in Goonhavern
The Met Office has issued a new yellow warning for snow and ice across most of Devon and Cornwall from 18:00 until 12:00 on Wednesday, saying "snow showers and icy stretches may cause some disruption".
Cornwall Council said it had deployed gritters on main routes, but there was still the potential for ice on roads.
Kea, near Truro, saw a snowy sunriseKea, near Truro, saw a snowy sunrise
Devon County Council said its gritters had been out overnight, treating more than 2,000 miles (3,220km) of the county's main routes. Cornwall Council said it had deployed gritters on main routes.
About 14 miles (23km) of cycle routes around Exeter have also been treated. Devon County Council said its gritters were out overnight, treating more than 2,000 miles (3,220km) of the county's main routes, and were going out again on Tuesday afternoon and 02:00 on Wednesday.
It added that motorists should "stick to main roads where possible and expect to find ice, [and] drive with extreme care".
Devon's volunteer snow wardens have also been advised to be prepared to treat priority routes in their local communities this week.Devon's volunteer snow wardens have also been advised to be prepared to treat priority routes in their local communities this week.
No schools in Devon have been closed, but some school routes are not operating, the county council said on its website. No schools in Devon were closed, but some school routes did not operating because of the weather conditions.
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