That's it from us for today. Writing your updates were James Harness, Marita Moloney, Gem O'Reilly, Victoria Lindrea and Jennifer Meierhans.

The page was edited by Sam Hancock and James FitzGerald.

From all of us, thank you for joining us, stay safe and warm.

Gem O'Reilly
Live reporter

Yes, that's our advice: wrap-up. As the BBC's Simon King said earlier, "ice is going to be a huge problem" into tomorrow, as we see wide-spread frost overnight.

We've seen the M62 at a standstill this morning, school closures today and the beautiful images from the Angel of the North.

The weather has certainly hit people differently across the country today.

For more updates on the snow and what's to be expected over the weekend, keep across it with BBC Weather.

Let's take a look at some of the snowiest places in the UK today: the Pennines, Cumbria and Northern Ireland.

These satellite images show just how much snow has covered those areas.

Image source, NASA

Image source, NASA

Image source, PA Media

Here are some official figures for the lowest temperature and deepest snow across the UK overnight:

• - 13.6C was the lowest temperature recorded overnight in Altnaharra in Sutherland in the Highland region of northern Scotland
• 27cm was the deepest snow recorded at Capel Curig in North Wales
• 14cm of snow was also officially recorded at Bingley in West Yorkshire

Although a Met Office spokesman said they have heard of observations higher than this in Leeds and Sheffield.

How does this compare to the record books?

• 1.65m is the deepest snow ever recorded, external in an inhabited area of the UK, near Ruthin in North Wales during the severe winter of 1946-47

• -27.2C is the coldest temperature recorded, external in the UK, on 10 January 1982, at Braemar in East Scotland, according to the Mett Office

Heavy snow has caused hundreds of school closures and misery for motorists in parts of the UK, with seven-hour delays and 17 miles of congestion reported on the M62.

Freezing conditions and strong winds have also disrupted railways and air travel,

But while some have struggled in the snow, others are embracing the occasion.

Image source, PA Media

Despite clearer skies, Andrew Page-Dove, of National Highways, has warned weather conditions will deteriorate on Friday night.

"We've got some very cold weather overnight. We've got the risk of potentially freezing rain and then more snow tomorrow," he says, adding conditions "are actually going to get worse rather than better".

But he reassured local people that the National Highways workforce "will be continuously out there treating the roads".

"Our intention is to keep the M62 open," Page-Dove adds.

He said problems tended to arise during busy traffic period with drivers "maybe not being as well prepared for the conditions".

National Highways have advised that further snow is likely to affect the cross-Pennine routes: M62, A66 and A69. "We have issued an alert and would urge drivers to avoid these routes, especially larger HGVs," it stated.

Antony Gormley's sculpture Angel of the North cuts a striking figure atop the snow covered hills in Tyne and Wear.

Dog walkers, tobogganists and motorists on the A1 can enjoy the sight of the slightly frost-tipped Angel.

Image source, Owen Humphreys/PA Wire

Image source, Owen Humphreys/PA Wire

Image source, Owen Humphreys/PA Wire

Charlotte Leeming
BBC Look North

Image source, Charlotte Leeming/BBC

Snow days are not always bad news...

Logan, aged 10, is absolutely chuffed that his school,. Menston Primary, near Ilkley, has been closed today.

He looked out of his window at 06:00 GMT this morning to see the Yorkshire Dales transformed into a winter wonderland.

An hour later he was on the local hill, with his family, on his snow scooter.

His mum, Lizzie, says people pay thousands of pounds to enjoy the snow abroad - and this is right on the doorstep. "It’s brilliant!"

Roads

"Wintry conditions are far from over," says Rod Dennis at the RAC, who warns cold weather road dangers will continue into next week.

Rail

Network Rail says it hopes two Peak District rail routes blocked by snow will reopen between 3pm and 6pm.

The closure of the Hope Valley line means no trains are running between Manchester and Sheffield.

There are no services between Buxton and Hazel Grove due to the Buxton line being blocked.

Meanwhile some lines expect delays and cancellations to continue with Great Northern and Thameslink tweeting: "Not all areas of the network will be equally disrupted, but your journey may be impacted until the morning of Saturday, 11 March."

You're advised to check the National Rail website, external before setting off.

Image source, PA Media

Air

Things seem to be back to normal after some UK airports were affected by heavy snow - but as always check before you travel.

East Midlands Airport has reopened after being closed for around three hours this morning.Flights were suspended at Birmingham Airport for around an hour to clear snow from the runway.There were also delays to flights at Bristol Airport.

Danny Savage
North of England correspondent

At 12:45 GMT, the A66 reopened between Penrith and Scotch Corner.

Drivers had been patiently queueing at the snow gates at Bowes for an hour or so in anticipation of the road reopening.

It will be a relief for many motorists, especially for truck drivers who use this road 24/7 and were forced to navigate less favourable alternatives after the route was shut at lunchtime yesterday.

Bright blue skies over much of northern England are giving the region a beautiful alpine look.

Much of the snow will melt this afternoon, but what’s left will freeze solid tonight making things treacherous again tomorrow.

This week's cold weather is one thing - and the lasting impact on your wallet during the energy crisis is another.

Head here for our latest advice on what to do if you're struggling to pay your bills.

A few key tips:

• Check your usage. Your monthly payment is based on your estimated energy use for the year, and your supplier may reduce your bill if its estimate is higher than the amount you actually use
• You can also request a flexible monthly direct debit, in which you pay for what you actually use each month. This requires a smart meter or regular readings
• If the direct debit is fair, but you can't meet it, ask your supplier for an "able to pay plan" based on paying what you can afford. That will mean your arrears accrue more slowly
• Check you are claiming all the benefits you can, and the full range of government help that's been offered from October 2022 to March 2023. Definitely check the full article for more details on these - and bear in mind there's a different arrangement in Northern Ireland
• Look at your boiler settings. Many have a hot water pre-heat option. But most homes don't need this, and turning it off saves money

Image source, Sean

A BBC Weather Watcher named Sean has sent us this beautiful photo of the aurora in Scotland.

It was taken in Brae, in the Shetland Islands, last night.

You can just see a hint of the aurora above the snow capped hills, with a shower cloud in the sky.

Image source, James Gallagher/BBC

As the BBC's James Gallagher discovered, there are health risks to living in a room cooler than 18C.

A room that measures 10C (50F) may not sound too chilly, but such a temperature can have a profound impact on the heart, lungs and brain.

James, the presenter of the Inside Health programme on BBC Radio 4, recently undertook an experiment which saw him trying to complete tasks while the room was gradually dropped to 10C..

"What shocks me is the change in blood flow to the brain and how much longer it takes me to complete a shape-sorting game," he wrote.

And he discovered that living in a cold temperature doesn't just slow you down - it brings health risks, too.

It's for this reason that scientists recommend you keep your home heated to at least 18C, if you can.

Image source, BBC Weather Watchers/catmcc67

A yellow warning for ice has been extended until 10:00 GMT on Saturday in Northern Ireland, with the weather continuing to cause disruption.

Amid treacherous conditions in some areas, a number of roads have been closed due to fallen trees and power lines and some homes are without power.

More than 200 schools across Northern Ireland have been closed, and Translink has made changes to a number of its bus services.

Sam Hancock
Live reporter

I'm taking over from my colleague, James, now.

We know conditions have improved on the M62, but what are the conditions on other roads across the country? And with warnings that ice could set in overnight, how will the weather develop this afternoon?

This is the sort of thing we'll be updating you on this afternoon - and of course, we'll continue to factor in your experiences of the snow and some of the strongest pictures.

Stay with us for the latest.

Image source, Haroon Tariq/Snapchat

We've just spoken to Haroon Tariq who told us he was stuck on the M62 from midnight until around 3am after going to the the Man United match at Old Trafford with his brother and friends.

They knew snow was on the way so took a 4x4 to head back to Bradford.

Traffic is moving well again though there is still a lot of snow on the side roads around Huddersfield, BBC reporter Gemma Laister says.

Gem O'Reilly
BBC News

We've been covering the safest ways to drive in this weather the last few days. This RAC guide, external offers a list of the key things to focus on.

1. Accelerate gently, use low revs and change up to a higher gear as quickly as possible
2. Move off in second gear as this will help reduce wheel slip
3. Get your speed right and maintain safe stopping distances, including leaving plenty of room for uphill starts
4. Use a low gear for going downhill and try to avoid braking unless necessary
5. When approaching a bend, brake before you actually start to turn the steering wheel
6. If your car does lose grip the key thing is to take your foot off the accelerator and make sure that your wheels are pointing in the direction you want to go in
7. If you do encounter a skid, steer gently into it
8. When driving in heavy snow, make sure that you use your dipped headlights
9. If visibility drops below 100m (330ft), put your fog lights on
10. Wear comfortable footwear

BBC weather presenter Simon King has given an update on what's expected over the next 24 hours.

Speaking in Denbighshire, he explains that many people will see a widespread frost overnight, meaning that ice is going to be a "huge problem" into Saturday morning.

Earlier, we brought you the story of Kim Ward, who was travelling home to Halifax from Manchester overnight when the car she and four others were travelling in became stranded. She's been sharing more details of the ordeal.

She says the A road on which they were travelling became impassable and they were stuck in their vehicle for two hours before rescue services picked them up and took them to a hotel in Huddersfield.

Kim says the weather was like nothing she experienced before, and the "complete blizzard" left it difficult to catch her breath.

The group have been "really looked after", she adds, and they will have to wait to retrieve their car from the road when the weather subsides.

Charlotte Leszczyszyn was also travelling in the car and says the breathlessness she experienced from the blizzard while moving to the rescue vehicle was "awful".

They are tired, she says, adding: "We just want to go home...it's ten minutes down the road and we can't even get there."