First snow falls in Essex

Weather warning issued as people share pictures of first snow in Essex

Snow in Colchester this morning
Author: Abi SimpsonPublished 4th Dec 2020
Last updated 4th Dec 2020

The first snow of this winter season has fallen in parts of Essex this morning.

People have taken to social media to share photo's and videos of the white stuff covering the ground in their areas.

Essex County Council posted these pictures from traffic cameras in Colchester this morning:

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and rain for parts of Essex until 11am this morning.

It says slushy conditions and surface water could lead to some travel disruption.

Essex Fire Service has been urging people to take care while out on the roads:

Here are some of the pictures shared online this morning:

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