PEOPLE in Somerset have woken up to see the county blanketed in snow this morning - but the Met Office warned more could be on the way. 

Temperatures will reach a high of two degrees today (February 1) before falling to one degree overnight. 

A yellow weather warning for snow and ice is in place until 1pm today and forecasters predict snow could fall across the county until 3pm. 

READ MORE: SCHOOL CLOSURES: Somerset schools closed due to snow on Friday, February 1

Chard & Ilminster News:

The warning states: "Areas of snow are expected Thursday onwards into early Friday.

"Snow will slowly fade away during Friday.

"Close to the south coast of England some rain is also expected.

"Any single period of snow is not expected to last more than 6 to 9 hours but some snow accumulations are likely with 1-3 cm likely in places within the warning area and the potential for 5-10 cm, perhaps particularly over Wales and South West England.

"Snow amounts will vary markedly across England and Wales with many places seeing very little accumulating snow, more so in East Anglia and the Midlands.

"Even where snow does not fall icy stretches are still to be expected."

The Met Office has predicted there is a 60 per cent chance snow will fall in Taunton from 7am until 10am and a 50 per cent chance snow will fall until 3pm. 

For a full weather forecast click here