HEAVY snow, rain, thunderstorms and wind have caused disruption across much of Britain as a band of "severe" weather rolled across the country.
Parts of northern England and Scotland discovered thick blankets of snow on Friday morning, with the south coast lashed by torrential downpours, lightning and strong winds.
That didn't stop some hardy souls trying to get in a game of golf as you can see below.
Seaton Carew Golf Club member Adam Palmer took this video of fellow member Ross Harrison this morning.
@rossharrison61 290yards straight down the middle with no run #Bullet pic.twitter.com/klCqSfJVsX
— Adam Palmer (@AddoPalmer) December 29, 2017
Service Update. Darlington area services. All our services are operating but maybe subject to delays due to poor... https://t.co/8fTxGawDur
— Arriva North East (@arrivanortheast) December 29, 2017
Forecasters warned of disruption to travel and potential power outages throughout Friday as the band of "severe" weather moves in from the east.
An amber warning of snow in West Yorkshire, the South Pennines and places such as Rochdale and Burnley is in place until 11am and a wider yellow warning for snow has been issued for southern and eastern Scotland, northern England and the Midlands until 3pm.
❄️ It's already really icy across Cleveland, please ensure that you don't leave vehicles unattended whilst... https://t.co/T9QWbO97EA
— Cleveland Police RPU (@ClevelandRPU) December 29, 2017
The heaviest snowfall of 5cm-10cm is expected in parts of northern England and up to 15cm over higher ground.
A car was involved in an accident near Darlington.
"It’s slippy out there and the roads are getting whiter by the minute! Take it steady, or you could end up like this driver at #Walworth Damage only fortunately!" tweeted Durham Constabulary special constable @durham3586.
Sedgefield Police reported on Friday morning: "Snow is laying thick and fast on pavements and roads across the areas. Please take care and allow extra time for journeys if it is necessary you travel."
It's looking extremely wintry across County Durham and Darlington this morning.☃️⛄❄️ Take care when driving today and allow extra time for your journey. 🚘🚗 #NotJustFires pic.twitter.com/KqTBGX2zy2
— CDD Fire and Rescue (@CDDFRS) December 29, 2017
Cleveland Police reported: "It's already really icy across Cleveland, please ensure that you don't leave vehicles unattended whilst de-icing and have a safe journey."
A cold start to the day today. Wrap up warm and stay safe. pic.twitter.com/OQW5MgHq7S
— Northumbria Ops Support (@NPOpsSupport) December 29, 2017
Across the south-west coast meteorologist Emma Sharples said a "squally feature" moving eastwards was "quite active and giving some high rain rates", with thunder and lightning and gusts of up to 50 mph recorded.
A yellow warning has been issued by the Met Office for strong winds expected over parts of south-west England and southern Wales across to Greater London, bringing "potent, heavy showers with a chance of hail and thunder" as the system moves eastwards.
Swaledale update - the driver can't get further up than Reeth, and will keep us up to date if it worsens between Reeth and Richmond. #travelsafe
— Little White Bus (@LittleWhiteBus) December 29, 2017
Devon and Cornwall Police said the A39 near Bideford in Devon was partially blocked due to a fallen tree and there was flooding on the A3075 near Newquay in Cornwall.
Elsewhere snow caused disruption across many roads, with Cumbria Police warning on Twitter that all routes in the south of the county were affected, as well as the M6.
#MetroUnitNPT 🚔🚊 #Patrols 👮♂️ #snow #winter ❄
— Northumbria Ops Support (@NPOpsSupport) December 29, 2017
Do you want to build a snow plod? ☃️🌨 pic.twitter.com/9TBx0AJXjA
Highways England has issued a severe weather warning and urged people to plan their journeys, monitor weather reports and pack a snow kit of blankets, food, water and a shovel if they really need to travel.
The RAC said it expected to attend "in the region of one breakdown every 10 seconds through the course of Friday".
Glasgow Airport said the snow had caused operations to be "temporarily suspended".
It added: "Our winter operations teams are working to reopen as soon as possible. We advise passengers to check with their airline for updates and apologise for any disruption."
Do you have snow where you live? You can add your photos here
Do you have snow where you live? You can add your photos here
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel