In true December fashion the weather outside was indeed frightful yesterday as heavy snow blanketed North Herts, Stevenage and Central Beds.

The Comet: Marley the snow dog: Picture: Deborah JohnstonMarley the snow dog: Picture: Deborah Johnston (Image: Archant)

Predictably there was travel chaos as roads including the A1(M) became jammed, and the Comet received a barrage of complaints as to why gritting had not taken place earlier.

The Comet: Having fun building snowmen. Picture Tania Walsh.Having fun building snowmen. Picture Tania Walsh. (Image: Archant)

Herts County Council has since sent a detailed account of how many tonnes of grit had been spread on the major roads, with gritting at regular intervals – but the sheer amount of snow seems to have caused havoc.

The Comet: The house is looking that bit more Christmassy now....Picture: Freda MarshThe house is looking that bit more Christmassy now....Picture: Freda Marsh (Image: Archant)

On the up side, many of you wrapped up warm and got out in it, taking the chance to build snowmen, sledge, introduce your children and pets to the biggest snowfall in years and generally lark about.

The Comet: Shephall Green in the snow. Picture: Ingrid RichardsonShephall Green in the snow. Picture: Ingrid Richardson (Image: Archant)

We’ve uploaded a small selection of your wintery pictures here – thanks for all your contributions and we hope you have a safe day in the slush that remains.

The Comet: Lucas Jacob and Kayden in Stevenage at 9am. Picture Lisa MarieLucas Jacob and Kayden in Stevenage at 9am. Picture Lisa Marie (Image: Archant)

It’s going to get colder again tonight, so please watch out for the ice – with a yellow warning issued by the Met Office between 4pm today and 11am tomorrow. Temperatures could go as low as -6°.

The Comet: Archer Road, Stevenage. Picture: Charlie Anne BrookerArcher Road, Stevenage. Picture: Charlie Anne Brooker (Image: Archant)

The Comet: Mark Gray has a go at sledging. Picture: Joanna GrayMark Gray has a go at sledging. Picture: Joanna Gray (Image: Archant)

The Comet: Picture: Crystal HaywardPicture: Crystal Hayward (Image: Archant)

The Comet: Picture Sharon ArnoldPicture Sharon Arnold (Image: Archant)

The Comet: Snow pictures from Hitchin: Picture Sarah Kathleen WhiteSnow pictures from Hitchin: Picture Sarah Kathleen White (Image: Archant)

The Comet: St Nicholas Park in Stevenage. Picture: Sharon Saunders.St Nicholas Park in Stevenage. Picture: Sharon Saunders. (Image: Archant)

The Comet: Making the most of the snow at the Wilbury pub in Letchworth. Picture: Laura Frances.Making the most of the snow at the Wilbury pub in Letchworth. Picture: Laura Frances. (Image: Archant)

The Comet: Snowfall in Stevenage. Picture: Margesson PhotographySnowfall in Stevenage. Picture: Margesson Photography (Image: Archant)

The Comet: Kush Shergill sent in pictures of her family with the snowman they built...Picture: Kush ShergillKush Shergill sent in pictures of her family with the snowman they built...Picture: Kush Shergill (Image: Archant)

The Comet: Picture: Wendy PreslandPicture: Wendy Presland (Image: Archant)

The Comet: Picture: Wendy PreslandPicture: Wendy Presland (Image: Archant)

The Comet: Picture Mandy HammettPicture Mandy Hammett (Image: Archant)

The Comet: Sledging. Picture Steve Cook.Sledging. Picture Steve Cook. (Image: Archant)

The Comet: Get out and push! Picture: Wendy PreslandGet out and push! Picture: Wendy Presland (Image: Archant)

The Comet: Picture: Sarah LouPicture: Sarah Lou (Image: Archant)

The Comet: Picture: Jem TurnerPicture: Jem Turner (Image: Archant)

The Comet: Picture: Linda FranklinPicture: Linda Franklin (Image: Archant)

The Comet: Niki Firefly posted this picture of her having fun in the snow. Picture Niki FireflyNiki Firefly posted this picture of her having fun in the snow. Picture Niki Firefly (Image: Archant)