Northern England wakes to blanket of snow and icy roads

Snow has covered much of Northern England, with the Met Office warning more is on its way as temperatures drop to below freezing.

A yellow "be aware" warning for snow and hail showers was in place, with the Met Office warning of icy surfaces and travel disruption.

Wintry showers were expected to last into the weekend, with "a mix of rain, sleet and snow to lower levels", it added.

The Met Office said the snow could accumulate on higher ground across the region.

BBC Weather Watchers have been sending in their pictures of snowy landscapes across the north.

There have been no reports of major travel disruption, although there was some congestion and slow moving traffic due to the weather in rural areas.

The cold snap was in contrast to the weather at the weekend which saw highs of 18C (64F) and thousands of people visiting beauty spots and seaside towns.

The Met Office said cold snap would continue through the weekend, "although temperatures will gradually recover to near-average over the weekend and into the start of next week".

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