Millions of Brits woke up to bitingly cold conditions this morning as the first Arctic freeze of the winter sets in, leaving streets blanketed with snow and widespread frost.
This week's cold snap, dubbed the 'Troll of Trondheim', has seen overnight temperatures plummet to -7C as snow fell in the northern parts of Scotland, while weather warnings for ice have been extended over the weekend and to include Northern Ireland.
Stunning photos show the country frozen over and of snowfall in remote parts of North Yorkshire and on the Scottish roads around the Moray area this morning.
