MORE snow is set to hit Somerset today as an amber weather warning is in place.

The Met Office's amber weather warning for snow and ice is in place until 11.55pm today (March 18). 

A yellow weather warning for ice is also in place until 11.55pm today (March 18). 

The county is due to see heavy snowfall between noon and 2pm today and more snow is set to hit the county from 8pm. 

A spokesman for The Met Office, said: "A weather system is expected to run west along the English Channel and bring a spell of snow to parts of southwest Britain on Sunday, clearing gradually from the east during the afternoon but perhaps not until evening over parts of Devon and Cornwall.

"Amounts of snow are likely to vary considerably across the area.

"However there is the potential for 5-10 cm of snow to fall quite widely, and 15-25 cm over higher ground, these amounts not taking into account any drifting.

"As less cold air follows from the south, snow may turn to heavy rain along the south coasts of Devon and Cornwall."

Here's a round-up of the weather for the next few days. 

Today:

Snow across many areas at first.

This continuing across some parts throughout the day, often heavy and persistent, giving further significant accumulations.

Risk of heavy rain across some southern coastal areas.

Snow easing in places later.

Windy and bitterly cold. Maximum temperature 1 °C.

Tonight:

Further snow in places at first.

This will ease through the night, with most parts becoming dry by dawn. Staying windy and bitterly cold, with a risk of widespread ice.

Minimum temperature -3 °C.

Monday:

After a very cold start, many will have a dry and fine day with sunny spells.

Remaining breezy but with lighter winds than on Sunday.

Temperatures recovering closer to average.

Maximum temperature 6 °C.