Brits are hoping for a White Christmas as snow hit parts of the UK just hours before the big day. The North East of England is experiencing heavy snow this morning after a cold night across the country.
Pictures taken in Hetton-le-Hole, County Durham, show people walking in the snow and cars driving amid unsettled weather conditions.
A yellow weather warning for snow and ice is in place in Northern Scotland, with wintry showers and snow expected to continue throughout Christmas Eve.
Some roads and railways likely to be affected with longer journey times by road, bus and train services, the Met Office said. Have you been affected by this story?
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