More snow predicted as weather continues to cause disruption
Some schools close for the third day in a row
Rescue vehicles stuck in snow while helping others
Drifting snow continues to make some rural areas impassable
Ipswich Town, Norwich City, Northampton Town, Colchester United and Peterborough United matches postponed
Adverse weather conditions have closed hundreds of schools across Essex this morning.
Essex County Council says more than 170 are closed, with a full list available here., external
Meanwhile, a further 25 schools have been closed in Southend, according to the borough council., external
As we recently mentioned, the A1 has been closed both ways north of Peterborough following heavy snowfall.
The Beds, Herts and Cambs Roads Policing Unit said the weather conditions had made the carriageways "impassible".
Image source, @roadpoliceBCHThe severe weather is continuing to cause disruption across Suffolk, with more than 100 schools currently shut.
The latest is here, external.
Norfolk County Council says 250 schools have been closed this morning as a result of the cold weather.
For a full list of closures, visit here., external
The Met Office has issued an amber warning for snow, valid until 10:00 this morning.
Heavy snow showers affected many areas overnight, with the warning most likely to impact those in Norfolk, Suffolk and parts of Essex.
An amber warning means travel delays and cancellations are likely and some rural communities could become cut off.
Meanwhile, a yellow warning for snow remains valid for the rest of the East of England until 23:55 tonight.
For the forecast where you are, go to BBC Weather.
Image source, Met OfficePolice are warning motorists to avoid the A1 north of Peterborough this morning.
Beds, Cambs and Herts Roads Policing Unit tweeted, external to say it is closed northbound and southbound with "extreme delays".
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One person replied saying: "I found this out the hard way".
This Google Traffic Flow map gives an impression of the problems that the snow is causing in the area.
Image source, GoogleThat's all from us on this snowy day.
Scroll down to see some of the stories we've been covering, from a 17-vehicle crash on the A120 in Essex to more than 1,000 cancelled train services.
We hope you've managed to stay safe and kept warm.
Bye for now.
Image source, SophieEHRail services are being restored after a day of numerous cancellations, Greater Anglia and Network Rail have said.
The firms said safety restrictions which were brought in ahead of the snow have been lifted.
Network Rail , externalsaid the snow fell further south than predicted, so things "have not been as bad" as feared.
Ipswich to Felixstowe services have been reinstated and Greater Anglia, external said it expected to run a full service tomorrow.
Steve Hooker, head of maintenance delivery for Network Rail, says the level of snow forecast for tonight is lower than first thought and "will not bother us".
Snow on the rail tracks at Woodbridge
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The A120 was closed for several hours earlier after 17 vehicles were involved in a crash.
It happened between Colchester and Elmstead Market.
Rebecca tweeted this footage:
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Dan Holley
BBC Look East weather
I've been looking at the weather forecast and further flurries of snow are expected in the East.
Heavy snow showers are predicted in east Essex, east Suffolk and north and east Norfolk.
It looks like Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire will also get some, but just not so deeply.
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Although railway delays are set to continue for the rest of today and into tomorrow, Network Rail says "seasonal track treatment machines" are working hard to keep the tracks clear of snow and ice.
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Rob Ellis sent us this picture of the Butley River as it snakes its way towards Orford Ness on the Suffolk coast.
Image source, Rob EllisThe A120, eastbound between Colchester and Elmstead Market is now clear after an earlier 17 vehicle crash.
Essex Police is warning drivers to be "informed. careful, vigilant and prepared" as the weather conditions are "challenging".
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Here's a photo of an old plane at the former Bentwaters US base, in Suffolk.
Insert your own cold war joke.
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Train delays are expected to run into tomorrow after Greater Anglia, external announced it had altered its timetable.
It says a "limited service" will operate between 06:00 and 22:00 today and tomorrow.
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A picture postcard scene has been created in Gissing in Norfolk today after the snow fell.
This photo by Weather Watcher April's garden shows an idyllic English country scene, if you like the snow and cold (of course).
There is currently slow traffic on the A120 eastbound between the A12, Colchester bypass at junction 20 and the A133 at the Clacton turn off.
It's after an earlier crash involving 17 vehicles.
All lanes have reopened.
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If you've ever struggled to find a seat to enjoy the views of Thorney Bay, looks like today could be a good opportunity.
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Thanks to Tim Garrett-Moore for braving the cold this morning to take these photos of Felixstowe, Suffolk.
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Image source, Tim Garrett-Moore