STORM Christoph may have blown over, but Somerset is bracing itself for a cold weekend with snow and ice forecast on both days.

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for snow and ice on Saturday and Sunday.

Chard & Ilminster News: The Met Office is warning of snow and ice across Somerset this weekendThe Met Office is warning of snow and ice across Somerset this weekend

It means roads and railways are likely to be affected, there will possibly be blocked roads and untreated roads and pavements may have some icy patches.

We're likely to get some frost overnight tonight (Friday) with a risk of ice too, with temperatures dipping below zero.

Saturday will be dry with plenty of sunny spells and outbreaks of rain. The mercury is unlikely to get above 5degsC.

From Sunday into next week we're predicted to get rain and hill snow.

Monday is likely to be drier, but expect rain, sleet and hill snow on Tuesday, when it will be cold with ice and frost risks across the whole county.