The Met Office has put the South West under an amber weather warning with up to 2ft of snow predicted to fall in the South West along with very strong winds leading to severe drifting.
The unprecedented weather is the result of Storm Emma, blasting in from the Atlantic, meeting the Beast from the East - a storm originating from Siberia.
The Amber warning means be prepared.
According to the Met office - There is an increased likelihood of bad or extreme weather, potentially disrupting plans and causing travel delays, road and rail closures, interruption to power and the potential risk to life and property.
Be prepared to change your plans and protect you, your family and community from the impacts of the severe weather.
Expect further widespread snowfall and bitter cold with temperatures to hit -11C (12F) during the day.
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The Met Office red snow alert for England and Wales issued this morning - which stretches from north of Cardiff to south of Exeter - is active from 3pm today to 2am tomorrow.
It states: 'A spell of heavy snow and blizzard conditions is expected. The snow will be accompanied by very strong easterly winds, leading to severe drifting.
'Some places could also see significant ice build up due to freezing rain from later on Thursday evening, most likely in the south of the area. Long delays and cancellations of public transport seem highly likely.
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