Snowfall

Man looks at his bills.

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A postman makes his way through the snow.

The three factors the Met Office considers when forecasting snow

Emergency services were at the scene following the collision at around 7am

Parts of A27 'impassable' due to snow and ice

While coastal areas have so far only had sleet, parts of Hampshire including Liss, have had snow start to lay.

Snow starts to blanket parts of Hampshire - in 14 wintery pictures

Family play on snow covered hill.

Watch: Weather map shows how wintry showers will affect UK tonight

Driving in wintry conditions.

Watch: The 11 key items needed for your winter driving survival kit

Schools are able to close if the weather makes it unsafe for staff or students to get there

How to find out if your child's school is open when it snows

Stranded walkers are rescued from Cairngorms blizzard.

Watch: Moment stranded walkers get rescued during blizzard

Pompey fans battled heavy UK snowfall to make the longest trip of the season and back their team at Sunderland - their brilliant backing was captured by our photographer Jason Brown.

21 brilliant pictures of Pompey faithful roaring on team at Sunderland

Driving in the snow.

Watch: Map shows how snow, sleet and rain will move across UK tonight

Car drives along snowy road.

Watch: Further snow possible - where and when it could snow next

Snow falls in Basingstoke.

Watch: Airports close as snow blankets roads and cars across the UK

Stock image of car being pushed out of snow.

Watch: Snow map shows when and where snow will fall tonight

Stock image of snow in Yorkshire.

Watch: Rare amber health alert issued as 40cm of snow possible

The Met Office has warned of snow across the UK this week.

Warnings issued as UK set for heavy rain, wind and snow this New Year

Snow falls in Leicestershire.

Watch: Snow falls in parts of the UK as weather warning is issued
Footage shows snow falling in parts of the UK, as the Met Office issues a yellow wind warning.
Jessica Martin

Skiing in the popular family resort of La Plagne in the French Alps

Brits yearning for white Christmas are jetting abroad

A gritter on the Glenshane Pass in the Sperrin Mountains of County Londonderry.

Watch: Weather warnings including amber area where power cuts likely

Your child's school may close if it becomes too dangerous to travel there

Official temperature and snow day rules for schools in UK cold snap

While some may stay indoors during the snowfall, others eager for content for their Instagram may consider the following Christmas markets considered the most 'Instagrammable' in Europe this year.

The 4 'most Instagrammable' Christmas markets in the UK named

A late night snowman in Weston Park. Photo: David Kessen, National World

Daredevils filmed sledging down alleys and hurling snowballs

Snow Stock photo by Adobe Images.

'Snow possible' as temperatures drop, according to Met Office

While the zoo’s resident animals were enjoying the sunshine and seeking out shady spots to relax, children took part in a giant snowball fight with Father Christmas and his mischievous elves outside Grade I listed Marwell Hall.

The event gave guests a sneak peek of the festive fun to come for its magical winter lights experience Glow Marwell and also marked the opening of the zoo’s new snow leopard extension. For the first time since 2019, Father Christmas and his elves will be taking up residence inside Marwell Hall.

Christmas came early at Marwell Zoo

'Scotland's biggest snowball fight' has taken place in Inverurie, Aberdeenshire. Picture: RMR Creative Media / SWNS

Watch 'Scotland's biggest snowball fight'

Scotland is the most snow affected area in the UK this week.

Met Office maps show when and where snow will hit across the UK

Snow in Portsmouth on a previous occassion.
Picture Credit: Keith Woodland

Temperatures set to plunge in Portsmouth

The Met Office said a cold snap is on its way, with large parts of the UK experiencing heavy rain and snow on the mountains.

Rain to batter UK as cold snap arrives - including first frost
The Met Office says a cold snap is on its way, with large parts of the UK experiencing heavy rain and snow on the mountains.
Rahmah Ghazali

The Met Office is warning of cold temperatures

UK to get Arctic blast as Met Office warns frost and cold to return

Met Office predicts showers in the north will potentially ‘turn wintry’ over high ground on Friday (March 24), as colder conditions are expected to sweep in from the north this weekend, potentially bringing an overnight frost risk.

UK faces another cold snap with possible snowfall at end of March

Snow has fallen in many parts of the UK (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Latest Met Office forecast as Storm Larisa brings snow and ice to UK

Traffic at a standstill on the M62 motorway near Kirklees, West Yorkshire, due to heavy snow in the area. (Photo credit: PA Wire)

National Highways issue severe warning for M62 with 3 hour queues

As temperatures continue to plummet the NHS has issued advice to vulnerable people during the cold snap

NHS issues cold weather advice as temperatures plummet

Met Office warn the arctic blast could last all week in the UK - Credit: Getty Images

Mapped: Where snow will fall in the UK today with chilly lows of -15C

The UK could see its coldest temperatures of the year this week

Met Office warn UK set for coldest temperatures of the year this week

Aldi and Tesco put limit on fruit and veg sales - full list of items

Beast from the East: Exact dates freezing temperatures will hit the UK

Beast from the East warning: UK to face snow and sub-zero temperatures

A brave cyclist takes a trip along the Prom in Kirkcaldy during the ‘Beast from the East’ weather in February 2018.

Met Office responds to ‘Beast from the East’ claims

Winter Solstice at Stonehenge in Wiltshire (Declan Hillman - stock.adobe.com)

What is Winter Solstice 2022

Risk of snowfall across UK as cold snap continues - see WXCharts weather map for likelihood of snow near you

Risk of snowfall across UK as cold snap continues - see weather map

The Met Office has issued a yellow freezing fog weather warning for Monday (January 23) in place until 11am, covering much of England, including the South East, the Midlands and down to London, which carries the risk of increased air pollution and difficult driving conditions.

Met Office issues yellow warning for freezing fog

Experts unveils fines that could cost drivers up to £10k this winter. Photo Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press

5 driving fines to avoid in winter that can cost up to £10k

A walker makes their way through fog on a frosty morning at Primrose Hill in north London. (Photo by Justin TALLIS / AFP) (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

UK to ring in 2023 on ‘wintry’ note thanks to icy blast from US

Weekend weather: Experts warn heavy rainfall and ‘mega snow’ to hit UK

Emergency vet issues advice to pet owners as temperatures plummet

Will it be a white Christmas 2022 in the UK? Met Office prediction

A Beast from the East brought heavy snow to Portsmouth in 2018. Picture: Keith Woodland

What is a Beast from the East?

Snow at the Garrison Church in 2018 during the Beast from the East. Picture: Keith Woodland

Snow forecast for Portsmouth next week

Snow in Swanmore. Picture: Tom Morton

Live updates as heavy snow falls in Hampshire

Franklin Saint, played by British actor Damson Idris.

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