Marley 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.
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 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.
Shephall 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.
Lucas 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°.
Archer Road, Stevenage. Picture: Charlie Anne Brooker (Image: Archant)
Mark Gray has a go at sledging. Picture: Joanna Gray (Image: Archant)
Picture: Crystal Hayward (Image: Archant)
Picture Sharon Arnold (Image: Archant)
Snow pictures from Hitchin: Picture Sarah Kathleen White (Image: Archant)
St Nicholas Park in Stevenage. Picture: Sharon Saunders. (Image: Archant)
Making the most of the snow at the Wilbury pub in Letchworth. Picture: Laura Frances. (Image: Archant)
Snowfall in Stevenage. Picture: Margesson Photography (Image: Archant)
Kush Shergill sent in pictures of her family with the snowman they built...Picture: Kush Shergill (Image: Archant)
Picture: Wendy Presland (Image: Archant)
Picture: Wendy Presland (Image: Archant)
Picture Mandy Hammett (Image: Archant)
Sledging. Picture Steve Cook. (Image: Archant)
Get out and push! Picture: Wendy Presland (Image: Archant)
Picture: Sarah Lou (Image: Archant)
Picture: Jem Turner (Image: Archant)
Picture: Linda Franklin (Image: Archant)
Niki Firefly posted this picture of her having fun in the snow. Picture Niki Firefly (Image: Archant)
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