In pictures: Winter wonderland scenes across the south

BBC Weather Watcher Amanda Norfolk Snow falling with person running along a track with dog, trees line both sides.BBC Weather Watcher Amanda Norfolk
Stone gated entrance looking along a snow covered road and buildings.

Fordingbridge dusted in snow taken by BBC Weather Watcher Amanda Norfolk
A beautiful snowy scene at Minterne House at Minterne Magna

The first snow of this winter has fallen across Hampshire and Dorset creating some stunning scenery.

Dorchester, Sherborne, Lyndhurst and Burley in the New Forest are some of the areas left under a blanket of snow.

While the snow caused some disruption to travel and led to schools closing, it also offered some he chance to capture a flurry of picturesque snowy scenes.

Here's a selection of chilly snaps.

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