Dorset was hit by snow on Sunday, January 24, which caused crashes and road closures. Picture: PA/Travel Dorset/Joanne Pengelly SNOW and ice in Dorset caused a number of crashes and led to routes being closed due to treacherous conditions. Not everyone in Dorset saw snow yesterday – areas to the east and north of Dorchester were mainly affected, as well as in west Dorset near the Somerset border. Other areas saw rain and sleet early in the morning. While the snow provided an opportunity for children to go sledging and there were pretty winter wonderland scenes in the countryside, police warned of challenging driving conditions as emergency services responded to multiple crashes.