UK weather: Snow continues to hit the UK

Snowfall is continuing to cause disruption in parts of the UK as very cold air sweeps in from Russia.

Some people, though, have found ways to enjoy the freezing conditions.

News imagePA People push cars along the A30 near Land's EndPA
Snow and freezing temperatures have caused problems with the roads in some parts of the UK, as seen here near Land's End
News imageGetty Images Vehicles drive through snow on the M8 in GlasgowGetty Images
The Met Office issued a red warning - the highest level - for extreme weather in Scotland
News imageReuters Heavy snow falls on the tarmac of the Glasgow Airport in GlasgowReuters
Glasgow Airport had heavy snow, with flights cancelled around the country
News imagePA People grit the paths near the Kelpies in Helix Park, FalkirkPA
Staff have been hard at work clearing pathways, such as here in Helix Park, Falkirk
News imagePA A view through the falling snow looking down the Croft-an-Righ in Holyrood, EdinburghPA
In Edinburgh, streets were blanketed in snow
News imageGetty Images A Household Cavalry Guard stands in the blizzard as heavy snow hits WestminsterGetty Images
Heavy snow showers also affected London
News imageGeneral view of Oxford Street as pedestrians and transport attempt to move around
Pedestrians and transport navigated their way through heavy snowfall at Oxford Circus
News imagePA Beach covered in snow with buildings in the distancePA
Some coastal areas were hit by snow, including Tynemouth beach
News imageGetty Images Surfer holding board walks up slope amid a snowy landscapeGetty Images
However, the freezing weather didn't stop Oli Adams from enjoying a chilly surf in Redcar
News imagePA People sledging during blizzards in Whitley Bay, North TynesidePA
Meanwhile, others enjoyed the snowy slopes inland
News imagePA St Michael's Mount in Cornwall, lies covered in snowPA
St Michael's Mount in Cornwall made for a picturesque scene
News imageGetty Images The sun shines over the snow covered dales of Ribble Valley near RibbleheadGetty Images
The snow-covered dales of Ribble Valley also looked atmospheric
News imageGetty Images Wildfowl feed on a frozen pond in Dulwich ParkGetty Images
From Thursday, forecasters predict more snow, gales and sleet

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