Readers sent in their photos of recent heavy snowfall across North America. Harry Cardwell in Ontario cleared a path through 2ft (60cm) of snow.

"No barbeque tonight," said New Mexico resident Alison Grainger with more than 12inches (30cm) of snowfall.

Tom Chatterton in Ohio sent this photo of his car. "I hope I get it out by spring," he said.

Adrian Kinloch sent this image of snow clearing operations in Coney Island, Brooklyn.

Frozen tree branches in Cincinnati as seen by Scot Matkovich.

Tricia Ward's back garden in Hamilton, Ontario after 24 hours of continuous snow.

Richie Gardner found driving conditions treacherous on the Interstate 57 in Illinois...

..."We lost count of the number of trucks and cars at the side of the road," he said.

Chris Adams took this photo of Lake Ontario in Canada after 3 feet (90cm) of snow fell in 18 hours.

Parts of Lake Ontario froze over as shown in this photo by Huw Jones

Lina Moore's dogs examine the aftermath of the blizzard in Ontario. If you have any pictures of the heavy snow, you can send them to [email protected].