Freezing weather continues to cause disruption across Europe

Icicles hanging from snow covered bushEfe Bülent

More than 20 people are known to have died as icy temperatures continue to grip much of Europe. In Turkey a snowstorm closed the Bosphorus to shipping and extended to the Black Sea. In Karasu Sakarya in the north west of the country, Efe Bülent saw icicles hanging from plants in his garden.

Turkish flag hanging on snow covered summer houseEfe Bülent

The snow in some parts of Turkey's Karasu Sakarya on the Black Sea measured 50cm deep.

Snow covered plants and bushes on garden.Beril Eski

Istanbul was also affected by the storm. Beril Eski was forced to work from home when her office closed because of snow across the city.

Zurich rooftops in the snow.Simon Farnsworth

Simon Farnsworth is based in the Swiss city of Zurich where rooftops and spires across the city are currently under a blanket of snow.

Snow covered trees along pathway.Simon Farnsworth

Trees and pathways in Zurich were also under a thick layer of snow.

Snow covered dinosaur statue.Anna Murati

Elsewhere in Switzerland, Anna Murati spotted a snow covered Tyrannosaurus rex. She was travelling back to the UK from Italy, where airports have been closed and some of Rome's famous fountains have frozen.

Cars in Kiev, Ukraine under a covering of snow.Maksym Vazovskyi ‏

Finally in Ukraine, Maksym Vazovskyi ‏tweeted this picture of the snow-covered cars from her flat in Kiev. Have you been affected by the snow and icy in Europe? Send your pictures to yourpics@bbc.co.uk. Read our terms and conditions at bbc.co.uk/terms