Your winter weather pictures

As England and Wales finds itself under a blanket of snow our readers have been sending in their pictures.

Here is a selection.

PLAYTIME

Playing in the snow

Across the UK hundreds of schools are shut leaving many children to enjoy the snow.

Use the link on the right to see the best pictures.

ANIMALS

Animals in the snow

It's not only children enjoying the snow, your pets and some wild animals have been exploring the winter landscape.

Use the link on the right to see the best pictures.

TRANSPORT

Transport in the snow

Heavy snow falls in England and Wales have meant transport delays, despite this some of you managed to keep on the move.

Use the link on the right to see the best pictures.

LANDSCAPES

Snowy countryside

Many parts of England and Wales awoke to find a blanket of snow covering the landscape.

Use the link on the right to see the best pictures.