A few minutes ago, the Met Office extended the yellow snow and ice warning issued for Wales.

The warning now covers most of the country aside from coastal areas in the the north and south of the country, as well as extending into Herefordshire and Shropshire in England.

Residents in the affected areas are warned that there may be difficult travelling conditions for the rest of the evening, as well as into tomorrow morning.

We're continuing to see some striking scenes across the country, with many of our lovely readers sending in their pictures of being out-and-about amongst the snowflakes earlier.

Here's a selection of some of the best photos of people (and farm animals) exploring the fresh snowfall:

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The Met Office has issued another yellow snow and ice warning for parts of western Scotland from 19:00 GMT tonight until 10:00 tomorrow morning.

The warning covers Dumfries and Galloway, parts of Strathclyde, the Highlands and Eilean Siar.

This brings the total number of yellow weather warnings across the UK up to six. Read our earlier post on what they mean here.

Some parts of Scotland might face temperatures of -9C overnight, but alongside the below-freezing temperatures Orkney and Shetland in the north east are also likely to face very rough seas due to windy conditions.

Our colleagues at BBC Radio Orkney report that northerly winds of near-gale 7 - that’s roughly 32 to 38mph - are likely to arrive tonight.

This will be followed by slightly weaker north-westerly winds at force 5 to 6 tomorrow, resulting in very rough seas to the west and north.

In Shetland, our colleagues forecast higher winds tonight reaching force 7 to 8 (up to 46mph). This will cause very rough seas to the north and rough seas elsewhere.

According to BBC meteorologist Chris Fawkes, these winds are due to arrive from a north-westerly direction, and will strike coastal areas. This means conditions are likely to be worse and bring a greater risk of snow on the coast than further inland.

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Across the UK, there are five weather warnings in place for both snow and ice - but what do they mean?

Yellow snow and ice warning:

What are they? A yellow warning for snow and ice means wintry showers could cause snowfall as well as icy surfaces forming on roads, pavements and cycle paths.

Where are they? Yellow warnings are in effect in northern Scotland, most of northern Ireland, the east coast of England - spanning from east Anglia to Eyemouth, just south of Edinburgh and some of the west midlands and parts of central Wales.

What's the impact? Roads and railways may be affected by longer journey times, there may be some icy patches on roads, pavements and cycle paths and there is a risk of injuries from falls or slipping on ice.

Yellow ice warning:

What are they? Unlike the snow and ice warning, this warning means that there are expected to be icy patches are expected to form this evening and overnight, without the expectation of snowfall.

Where are they? The ice warning in effectcovers a large part of England, including Birmingham, Oxford, Cardiff, London, Bath, Stoke-on-Trent and parts of Exeter.

What's the impact? Extra time will be needed for journeys on foot to reduce the risk of slipping and icy patches are expected to form on roads, potentially causing delays to transport. The Met Office says that vehicles could be stranded, power cuts may occur and rural areas could be cut off.

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The cold weather payment is a government benefit top-up to help with fuel bills, external paid to eligible people in areas where the average temperature is 0C or lower for seven days in a row - or if this is forecast.

It's not age related, but you must already be receiving specific benefits - such as pension credit or job seekers' allowance - to qualify. It's separate from the winter fuel payment.

As of 19 November, the first payments have been triggered in 12 postcode areas in Cumbria, four in Northumberland, and two postcodes in the Scottish Borders which also cover part of England.

Last winter, more than one million payments were made across England and Wales. A similar system, the winter heating payment, exists in Scotland. , external

• You can find out more in the BBC's explainer on Cold Winter Payments

Lucky student, Eleonora Svanberg, managed to spot two playful foxes enjoying the snow at Magdalen College, Oxford University this morning.

More people crept out quietly to watch as they ran around the campus.

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The Met Office has declared a number of weather warnings for this evening, with disruptions expected in parts of the UK.

All trains heading from Bristol Temple Meads to Severn Beach have been cancelled - limited taxis and bus services are available.

A number of motorways innorthern England are expected to face disruptions, including the M1, M6, M56 and M62 later this evening.

From 17:00, a yellow ice warning covers much of eastern Wales as well as southern and eastern England. This includes London, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff and Swansea.

Northern Scotland and central Wales already face a yellow warning for both snow and ice. In Scotland, there is a small chance of power cuts, so commuters should take particular care.

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Across the UK, some inventive names for gritters have been getting a few laughs.

Some may remember a competition in Shropshire in 2018, which resulted in a gritter being named Gritty McGritface.

Well, there's plenty more where that came from.

A few of our favourites from Scotland include Spready Mercury, Lord Coldemort and Taylor Drift. You can track their journeys on the Traffic Scotland website. , external

Animals at Yorkshire Wildlife Park have been adjusting to the change in their environment, as snow covered the ground and snowmen emerged in their enclosures.

Yorkshire Wildlife Park, located on the outskirts of Doncaster, is home to a variety of species, including polar bears, who were delighted with the weather, and found some comfort in a snow-covered tyre.

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National Rail reports that all trains running between Bristol Temple Meads and Severn Beach have been cancelled due to a fault with the signalling system.

Limited taxis are in place, running between the two destinations, as passengers are being advised to also consider bus options.

National Rail says that when the weather becomes snowy, ice can coat the overhead power cables, preventing trains from drawing the power they need to run and leaving them stranded. Snow built up on the tracks can also block points.

It is not clear, though, whether this incident has been caused directly by the snowfall.

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for ice in parts of eastern Wales, along with central and southern England.

Warnings are in effect from 17:00 today until 10:00 tomorrow as icy patches are expected to form this evening and overnight.

The Met Office says that ice could form on untreated paths and some injuries may be expected due to slips and falls.

In the latest weather forecast, the BBC's Chris Fawkes says that temperatures could drop to -9C in parts of Scotland overnight as this afternoon will struggle to rise above freezing.

Fresh snowfall has caused problems throughout the day and it appears rain, sleet and snow will continue its journey south today.

Tomorrow morning, there'll be some "icy stretches" across coastal areas after snowfall, with sharp winds.

By Thursday, more "organised snow" could create more potential disruption as temperatures remain below average for November.

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What you shouldn't do is try to keep moving if the wheels are spinning - this will only dig you in deeper. Instead, clear the snow from under your tyres.

Then, pour cat litter, sand or gravel in front of the wheels, this will give them grip, as you gently pull away, shifting from forwards to reverse.

If your car still won't move, stay in it or nearby. It's very easy to get lost in heavy snow, so hang a piece of brightly coloured cloth on your car to help you and others find it.

You can keep warm by running the engine, but make sure the exhaust isn't blocked by snow, or highly toxic fumes could enter the car.

The snow is fairly widespread in some areas, causing issues for some drivers, who face tailbacks and precarious conditions.

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The Met Office has issued a yellow warning of snow and ice for south Wales. Accumulations of snow will mainly affect higher ground where 2-5 cm could develop before the snow clears to the south later today. Ice will be a hazard into this evening.

Ice is also expected to form overnight in Northern Ireland and the north of Scotland with wintry showers continuing into tomorrow.

Counties along the North Sea coast will see snow showers during Tuesday evening and into Wednesday morning, with the possibility of 10cm accumulations over higher ground.

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Earlier today, National Highways issued a severe amber weather alert across north east and north west England.

It was cleared at 10:00, but four motorways are still likely to see disruptions:

• M1 in Leeds and Sheffield
• M56 in Manchester
• M6, junction 39
• M62, junctions 21 to 23

Neil Armstrong, Met Office chief meteorologist, says even more snow and ice will come later today and overnight into Wednesday.

He adds there will "likely" be further weather warnings over the coming days, with more than 10cm of snow possible in some areas.

The Met Office has already scheduled yellow warnings to begin at 18:00 for Northern Ireland and East England, with alerts in Wales already in place, and expected to run until midday tomorrow.

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Many people woke up to frosty weather this morning as snow swept across some parts of the UK, causing travel disruption and school closures.

If you’re just joining us now, here’s the latest:

• School closures: More than 200 schools in the UK have closed, with at least 141 shut down in Wales, 50 in the West Midlands, 11 in Scotland and 19 in Derbyshire
• Weather warnings: The Met Office has issued three new yellow weather warnings for parts of east England, south-east Scotland, north and central Wales, and Northern Ireland

• Icy conditions: In Aberdeenshire, a Stagecoach bus ended up on its side with one passenger on board, due to icy road conditions. No injuries were recorded
• Travel disruption: Thousands of train passengers are experiencing disruption due to severe weather, the East Midlands Railwaysaw 53% of its services cancelled or delayed by at least half an hour
• Cold snap: Scotland has recorded its coldest early winter temperatures since 1998, with snow and ice covering areas of the country overnight