Northern England wakes to blanket of snow and icy roads

This wintry landscape was revealed as the sun rose over Guiseley, near Leeds, following overnight snow

Snow has covered much of Northern England, with the Met Office warning more is on its way as temperatures drop to below freezing.

A yellow "be aware" warning for snow and hail showers was in place, with the Met Office warning of icy surfaces and travel disruption.

Wintry showers were expected to last into the weekend, with "a mix of rain, sleet and snow to lower levels", it added.

The Met Office said the snow could accumulate on higher ground across the region.

BBC Weather Watchers have been sending in their pictures of snowy landscapes across the north.

Sheep make the most of the sun in a snow-covered field at Newbiggin, Co Durham

South Yorkshire did not escape the snowy weather, as this park in Doncaster shows

There have been no reports of major travel disruption, although there was some congestion and slow moving traffic due to the weather in rural areas.

Hilly areas like Hawes in the Yorkshire Dales saw the snow fall much deeper

The cold snap was in contrast to the weather at the weekend which saw highs of 18C (64F) and thousands of people visiting beauty spots and seaside towns.

This wood near Ampleforth in North Yorkshire also got a dusting of snow

The village of Cotherstone in Teesdale, Co Durham woke up to wintry scenes

The Met Office said cold snap would continue through the weekend, "although temperatures will gradually recover to near-average over the weekend and into the start of next week".

Residents of Owston Ferry in North Lincolnshire awoke to a scattering of snow