[Magic]

Snow has fallen across much of the UK, with drivers being warned to beware of black ice on the roads.

Snow and freezing rain from the Arctic hit Britain overnight but it has since largely stopped, with milder weather towards the west and spreading east.

However, there remains a risk of widespread ice on roads and pavements, particularly in East Anglia.

BBC weather forecaster Phil Avery said Northern Ireland, west Wales and west Cornwall should expect severe gales.

A Met Office severe weather warning for icy roads is in force across the affected areas of the UK, including Cambridgeshire, East Riding of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.

In Greater Manchester, the M62 was temporarily closed eastbound between junctions 21 and 22 because of ice.

Several roads remain closed in central Scotland and Grampian after snow on Saturday led to treacherous conditions on higher ground.

The A93 between Spittal of Glenshee and Braemar and sections of the A939 are shut.

In Lincolnshire, police advised motorists not to travel unless absolutely necessary.

The BBC's Phil Avery said conditions had improved first in the west.

The milder air is accompanied by a blustery north-west wind and heavy rain.

Afternoon temperatures will range from 8-12C for Northern Ireland and the west of the UK, but will climb no higher than 6C in the east.

The AA has advised motorists to be aware of the greater stopping distances required in ice and snow.

Councils across the country have used gritter lorries to clear roads of any snow and ice.

And older people are being warned by charity Age Concern to take extra care to stay warm in the freezing weather.

Bookmakers William Hill have slashed the odds on snow falling on Christmas Day in London from 8/1 to 6/1 and in Glasgow the odds are 7/2.

Several centimetres of snow fell in some parts of the UK on Saturday, with 5cm (2in) recorded in Aberdeen.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7743805.stm

[Scarlett.]

I haz rain!

[pinkmichk]

no just rain and wind although its still freezing

[Lauren]

Had snowfall in Durham, but now I'm back in Lancaster and it's not snowed here.

[Magic]

Originally posted by pinkmichk
wind although its still freezing

Same here! Just no rain!
I want snow.
we never get snow.

[LemonJam]

Out of my 16 (nearly 17) years of being alive, its only snowed on this island twice. (one time, only for a few hours)

So, no and I doubt it will happen any time soon.

[pinkmichk]

i have a feeling my dad has some so my daughter will be pleased cos she is there for weekend
as much as i love snow i wish it could be warmer with it

[Magic]

From the beeb

[MarkWaldorf]

Just rain.

[Di2001]

It snowed here in Suffolk this morning. Gone a bit slushy now

[Damaris]

It snowed loads in norwich today.

But now its really sunny its gonna melt.

[Ross]

Last snow I had was February 2007.

[bronaaaa]

Not today..just hail

[Jackie]

We've had no snow yet.

[Barbie]

im down in essex and yep this morning.. it all came down pretty quickly.. followed by rain and then sun so its all gone now

[Ninastar]

Yeh like 0.5 cms
Then it dissapered like in the afternoon

[Sticks]

It has snowed here in Newcastle this morning

I don't like snow

[Ninastar]

no =[

[Gemmer-x]

Yeah.. was snowing quite fast when i got up about an hour ago now it's stopped but there's a pretty layer on the ground :]

[Red Moon]

It's cold enough to snow at ground level (between -1 and -2) but higher up the air must be warmer as at best it is sleeting.

[MarkWaldorf]

None, just the freezing cold.

[Kevin]

Alot of snow here in Middlesbrough.

[pinkmichk]

rain again sky is really dark and looks full but even if it turns into snow(cold enough) it wont stick

[Loukas]

We had freak snow about a month ago. But yeah we are expecting sleet today!

[Sarah.]

Yep, we had snow.