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Somerset in Pictures: Snow, flood and races

Buckland Farm Log Cabins Some sheep are standing on a snowy field. One sheep is looking directly at the camera. Behind them the sun is coming up.Buckland Farm Log Cabins

It was a week of two weather extremes in Somerset. It started with flooded fields and ended with snowy hills.

Take a look at some of the best photos we spotted throughout the week in our county.

Weather Watcher/Lesley Jane A snowy field in Chard. The sun is coming up pink on to the trees. Weather Watcher/Lesley Jane

Schools closed on Thursday as parts of Somerset were covered in snow.

A yellow weather warning was in place until midday.

PA Media A birds-eye perspective of a flooded field. The water is brown. A van is driving on a road next to the field.PA Media
PA Media A rainbow is seen over flooded fields. The fields are seen from above.PA Media

The snow followed on from flooded fields on Monday.

A weather warning for rain remained in place across much of the UK, with flooding from heavy rain and melting snow.

PA Media Jockeys are sitting on horses in a row. They are seen from the back, all of them are wearing colourful jerseys.PA Media

Taunton Racecourse passed a precautionary ground inspection before its races on Wednesday. Variable weather was forecast.

Getty Images Three riders are jumping a hurdle at the racecourse. The middle rider is wearing a blue jersey, the rider behind him a red one.Getty Images

Edward Vaughn was pictured riding Angels Breath on their way to winning The Geoffrey Bosley 'Tally Ho' Open Hunters' Chase at Taunton Racecourse on Wednesday.

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