Snow in England heralds start of meteorological winter

Snowy scenes have marked the start of meteorological winter in parts of England, with further snowfall and freezing conditions forecast.

Snow fell overnight in south-west England, parts of Yorkshire and the North East.

Forecasters expect hilly areas, including the North York Moors, to see more snow fall later.

The Met Office has also issued a yellow warning for ice and snow for eastern England overnight into Saturday.

While the wintry weather is providing much inspiration for photographers, it was less welcome for motorists left temporarily stranded on the A171 in North Yorkshire.

Residents in Marton, Middlesbrough, awoke to snowy scenes

Dawn breaks over the snow-covered fields in Middleton in Teesdale, County Durham

The Angel of the North was on-trend with a festive look

A man walking his best friend in a winter wonderland, otherwise known as Gateshead

Rooftops dusted in snow as the day began in Goole, East Yorkshire

The sun breaks through the clouds in Lealholm, North Yorkshire

Not such lovely weather for ducks... a frozen lake in Leek, Staffordshire

The wintry scenes extended down as far as Detling, near Maidstone, Kent

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