What happens if drifting snow means you can't get to work in your car?

British Transport Police are suggesting one answer...

BBC Radio Norfolk producer Edd Smith captured this footage of the roads being cleared at Hempnall, near Norwich, this morning.

Elsewhere, we've had reports saying that drifting snow is quickly undoing much of this work.

The message from police seems to be simple today, only travel if you have to.

In Essex, snow drifts in the Braintree area are causing some problems.

If you want to know just how bad conditions were last night on the A146, which runs between Norwich and Lowestoft, here's a video from the Norfolk and Suffolk Roads Policing team:

As the cold weather continues to hit the eastern region, train operator Greater Anglia has cancelled more than 800 services today.

Travellers hoping to let the train take the strain in Cambridge, Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and Hertfordshire can get more details, external on the company's website.

Journeys throughout the day until midnight are affected by cancellations and in addition, more than 200 other services are affected by delays or alterations.

A tow truck came to the rescue of another rescue vehicle that was stuck between Haverhill and Steeple Bumpstead, on the Suffolk/Essex border, last night.

This photo by Weather Watcher livethemoments witnessed the unfortunate incident.

"The snow had drifted in places up to five feet", they said, with temperatures down to -5C (23F).

Image source, livethemoments

Staff with the East of England Ambulance Service have been working through the night "to get to those who need us the most", they say.

Peter Bumphrey, a duty locality officer and paramedic for North Essex, said on Twitter, external: "Only one Ambulance to dig out in North Essex, better than the night before! Phew!"

Image source, Peter Bumphrey

As it stands there are more than 300 schools closed in Buckinghamshire.

You can read the full list on the Buckinghamshire County Council website, external.

Image source, Firas Sarhan

As it stands, we are not aware of any delays or cancellations at Stansted Airport, external.

The company says it is "continuing to monitor the adverse weather" at the airport.

Passengers are advised to check the status of their flight with their airline and allow extra time to get to the airport because of "potential issues on the road and rail networks caused by the snow".

Image source, Stansted Airport

More than 50 schools are closed in Hertfordshire this morning as the snow hits.

The council's website, external has details on how to find out more.

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Image source, @southnorfpolice

Hang on, it is a police officer!

It's PC Bartlett, South Norfolk Police's Twitter feed, external tells us, and he was stood on the A140, south of Long Stratton yesterday afternoon.

We're hearing things in rural areas of the region haven't improved much since then, with drifting snow making some areas impassable for vehicles.

The gritting crew from Central Bedfordshire Council have been out since 04:00 on the first girting run of the day.

They say "we continue our battle against the Beast from the East."

Image source, CBC Highways

An ambulance and a fire engine became stuck as they attempted to help drivers trapped in the snow drifts around Mickfield, Suffolk, overnight, police say.

Both vehicles eventually managed to get out of trouble.

Elsewhere, shortly after midnight a gritter became temporarily stuck on the A144.

A high number of schools are closed today in the Central Bedfordshire area.

You can see the full list on the Central Bedfordshire website, external.

In Luton the majority of schools are closed - a full list is on the Luton Borough Council website, external.

The list for Bedford Borough Council is here, external.

Cancellations, disruption and delays are expected on Greater Anglia trains for the rest of the day.

At the moment 409 schools are closed across Norfolk, as The Beast From The East really hits the county hard.

The full list is on the Norfolk County Council website, external.

Image source, Hopping Frog

Norfolk Police says it has had to rescue stranded drivers who've become stuck in snow drifts overnight.

The force says high winds have quickly covered roads, making many of them impassable.

Some roads are closed in both directions after getting blocked by the snow.

Image source, Solva56

It's also going to be a snow day for thousands of children in Northamptonshire, as more than 100 schools are closed.

Reasons include "frozen pipes" and to keep pupils and staff safe.

A full list can be found on the Northamptonshire County Council, external website.

A reduced service is currently running on Great Anglia, external trains.

The company says: "Please only travel if your journey is necessary".