The Big Freeze

7:12 am, Tue 15 Jan 2013

Staffordshire police warn drivers of dangerous conditions

Before you set off you MUST be able to see, so clear all ice from all your windows http://t.co/7cLWkcI5 #HighwayCode rule 229 @staffspolice

From @RoadPolicing on Twitter: ( 7:00 am, Tue 15 Jan 2013)

3:36 pm, Mon 14 Jan 2013

Council trains staff to drive 4x4 vehicles in snow

Nottingham County Council has been training its staff to drive 4x4s in severe weather conditions so that they can help deliver essential services in bad weather.

Ian Wheeler, Media Officer for the council says officials realised the need for training during the harsh winter two years ago to ensure essential services were still provided such as delivering meals to the elderly.

Snow images from across the region

Clifton, Nottingham Credit: Wendy Sheldon

Turnditch, Derbyshire Credit: Jennifer Lumbard

Warwick Castle this morning Credit: Warwick Castle

Licky Hills, Birmingham Credit: Vicky Perry-Grove

1:32 pm, Mon 14 Jan 2013

Nottinghamshire school closures

Nottinghamshire

Yeoman Park School is closing early today, due to snow. The school will be closed to pupils and staff on Tuesday 15th January and will reopen on Wednesday 16th January.

Eastlands Junior School will be closed this afternoon due to the heavy snow fall and concerns about staff and pupils getting home.

Bracken Hill School will be closing at 1.00pm today due to access difficulties caused by the heavy snow. School transport and parents have been informed.

1:22 pm, Mon 14 Jan 2013

Stoke Rochford in Lincolnshire covered in snow

Stoke Rochford and the A52 are covered in snow.

1:18 pm, Mon 14 Jan 2013

Snow falls on Warwick Castle

Staff arrived to find the medieval castle covered in snow against a brilliant blue sky today Credit: Warwick Castle

Snow has fallen across many parts of the Midlands today. In the East Midlands an amber warning has been put in place, which means there's risk of severe or hazardous weather conditions