Freezing temperatures are expected to lead to dangerous conditions following flooding and snow showers in western England and the Midlands.
Freezing temperatures are expected to lead to dangerous conditions following flooding and snow showers in western England and the Midlands.
Thousands of rail and road users were hit by travel chaos after more than 30mm of rain fell on Friday.
Thousands of rail and road users were hit by travel chaos after more than 30mm of rain fell on Friday.
Among the worst-hit areas were Bristol, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire. In North Somerset, children at a primary school had to be rescued after being cut off.
Among the worst-hit areas were Bristol, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. In North Somerset, children at a primary school had to be rescued after being cut off.
Parents carried about 40 pupils through neighbouring gardens to get to safety.
Parents carried about 40 pupils through neighbouring gardens to get to safety.
Some of the children were rescued from Chew Stoke Primary School using a tractor.
Some of the children were rescued from Chew Stoke Primary School using a tractor.
Head teacher Sarah Fuller said: "The children were excited and we played the incident down. The team of staff was absolutely fantastic. They got on the phones and told parents to come and collect their children.
Head teacher Sarah Fuller said: "The children were excited and we played the incident down. The team of staff was absolutely fantastic. They got on the phones and told parents to come and collect their children.
"One couple trying to collect their children had their car swept away - it's been written off and it's now in farmland."
"One couple trying to collect their children had their car swept away - it's been written off and it's now in farmland."
'Icy stretches'
'Icy stretches'
Roads and motorways including the M4 and M5 were affected by snowfall and flooding and rail services were badly hit, with many First Great Western services between London and Wales either delayed or cancelled.
Roads and motorways including the M4 and M5 were affected by snowfall and flooding and rail services were badly hit, with many First Great Western services between London and Wales either delayed or cancelled.
Bristol Airport also temporarily closed its runway and advised of delays.
Bristol Airport also temporarily closed its runway and advised of delays.
I thought, 'Oh God, it's happening again' Tim Aston
I thought, 'Oh God, it's happening again' Tim Aston
Police are appealing to motorists in the affected areas not to travel unless necessary and to keep their speed down.
Police are appealing to motorists in the affected areas not to travel unless necessary and to keep their speed down.
BBC meteorologist Richard Angwin said: "Between 25 and 35 millimetres of rain, sleet and snow fell across the region. That is about one third of the average January rainfall.
BBC meteorologist Richard Angwin said: "Between 25 and 35 millimetres of rain, sleet and snow fell across the region. That is about one third of the average January rainfall.
"Icy stretches are expected on untreated roads and drivers are advised to take great care on the roads.
"Icy stretches are expected on untreated roads and drivers are advised to take great care on the roads.
"Further heavy rain is expected later on Sunday and there may be further localised flooding problems."
"Further heavy rain is expected later on Sunday and there may be further localised flooding problems."
A lorry attempts to reverse out of flood water - pic Gary Walker
A lorry attempts to reverse out of flood water - pic Gary Walker
Flood watches were upgraded to the more serious flood warnings overnight as homes and businesses flooded.
Flood watches were upgraded to the more serious flood warnings overnight as homes and businesses flooded.
Emergency services reported hundreds of call-outs to rescue drivers and homeowners.
Emergency services reported hundreds of call-outs to rescue drivers and homeowners.
Families in Tewkesbury, who are still living in caravans following flooding in the summer, were putting out sandbags.
Families in Tewkesbury, who are still living in caravans following flooding in the summer, were putting out sandbags.
Photographer Tim Aston, 40, who has lived in a caravan for the past five months, said: "I was nearly crying. I thought, 'Oh God, it's happening again'."
Photographer Tim Aston, 40, who has lived in a caravan for the past five months, said: "I was nearly crying. I thought, 'Oh God, it's happening again'."
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