THE unusual springtime snow has brought the Post area to a standstill with schools and many businesses closed for a second day.
Highways England is urging drivers to check road conditions before setting out on journeys, especially those travelling to and from the south west.
Following the red weather warning issued by the Met Office for the south west on Thursday, March 1, and with a yellow warning now in place across most of the country members of the public are being advised not to attempt a journey unless necessary.
He said: “The road network across Devon and Cornwall is still largely covered in ice, following widespread snow and freezing rain overnight.
“The Met Office still have yellow weather warnings in place in respect of ice and snow. Our strong advice to motorists is do not travel.
“If you absolutely have to, in order to provide lifesaving support to others, then ensure that you are adequately prepared to be in your vehicle for several hours. We are not over the worst of the weather for some time yet.”
However, despite the snow members of dedicated healthcare staff have made their way in to local practices today to ensure their services continue to run.
The medical centre in Launceston is open.
Holsworthy Medical Centre has said it is open but with limited services.
Stratton Medical Centre is currently open but a staff member advised they are running with a skeleton staff.
Camelford Medical Centre is currently closed.
Patients can alternatively call the NHS 111 line.
Take extra care in the current weather conditions and people are advised to check on neighbours and the elderly to ensure they are safe and warm and have enough provisions to see them through this time.
See next week’s Post for a full round up on the weather. To submit a photograph of the current flurry email [email protected] with your name and address.