THE first real snow fell on the Crediton area during the early hours of this morning, Saturday, December 11.

There were reports of some roads impassible due to the snow in some rural areas.

At Butt Parks in Crediton there were reports of some road traffic collisions.

Snowmen began to appear, the best at Crediton Fire Station and in the Town Square.

Many people said they were surprised to see the snow when they pulled back the curtains this morning.

There was also a dusting of snow up until about 11am.

Fortunately the roads cleared as the snow melted.

There are warnings for motorists to be wary of freezing conditions expected again this evening.

Last night the temperature dropped to minus six in the Crediton area.

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