The UK’s frosty start to December continues with a fresh amber snow warning in place for parts of northwest England – as a winter storm in southern Germany has grounded flights in Munich.

The UK’s weather warning covers the coastal area of west Cumbria, and central and western parts of the Lake District and falls within a wider area already covered by a yellow warning stretching from Lancaster to the Scottish coast south of Dumfries.

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But much of the UK is feeling the big chill, with a widespread risk of freezing fog, icy stretches and further wintry showers of rain, hail, sleet and snow in northern regions.

Meanwhile, heavy snowfall has reached parts of Germany, with Munich reaching temperatures as low as -4C, Stuttgart -3, and Berlin -2C, according to the Met Office.

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On the bright side – it’s making for some wonderfully festive photographs.

Here’s a few of our favourites.

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A farmer with her cattle in the snow in the North York Moors National Park

Snow in Glasgow, as scattered weather warnings for snow and ice are in place across the UK as temperatures plunged below freezing overnight. The Met Office has issued yellow warnings through Saturday morning for the northern coast and southwest of Scotland, as well as southwest and the eastern coast of England. Picture date: Saturday December 2, 2023.
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Snow settled overnight in Glasgow

The scene in Northumberland yesterday
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The scene in Northumberland yesterday

A view of snow covered houses in Dover, Kent, as scattered weather warnings for snow and ice are in place across the UK as temperatures plunged below freezing overnight. The Met Office has issued yellow warnings through Saturday morning for the northern coast and southwest of Scotland, as well as southwest and the eastern coast of England. Picture date: Saturday December 2, 2023.
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A thin layer of snow covers houses in Dover in Kent

The Angel of the North on Friday
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The Angel of the North on Friday

York City v Wigan Athletic - Emirates FA Cup - Second Round - LNER Community Stadium
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York City and Wigan Athletic battled it out in tough conditions on Friday

02 December 2023, Bavaria, Munich: Passengers walk through the snow with their suitcases on the airport grounds. The closure of flight operations at Munich Airport has been extended until 6 a.m. on December 3, 2023 due to heavy snowfall. Photo by: Karl-Josef Hildenbrand/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images
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Passengers at Munich Airport. Pic: AP

02 December 2023, Bavaria, Munich: Adults with children and sledges walk up the hill behind the Landtag. Photo by: Peter Kneffel/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images
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Adults with children and sledges walk up a hill in Germany. Pic: AP

02 December 2023, Bavaria, Munich: A snow plow drives in front of a plane in the snowstorm at the airport. The closure of flight operations at Munich Airport has been extended until 6 a.m. on December 3, 2023 due to heavy snowfall. Photo by: Karl-Josef Hildenbrand/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images
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Munich Airport remains shut until tomorrow morning. Pic: AP

02 December 2023, Bavaria, Munich: A dog romps in the deep snow in a park. Photo by: Peter Kneffel/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images
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A dog frolics through deep snow in Munich. Pic: AP

02 December 2023, Bavaria, Munich: Two men walk along the Eisbach in the English Garden with their surfboards in freezing temperatures. Photo by: Peter Kneffel/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images
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Daredevils brave the cold to surf in Bavaria, Munich. Pic: AP

02 December 2023, Bavaria, Munich: A thick layer of snow lies on parked cars. Snow and ice have caused chaos on the roads and on the railroads in southern Bavaria. Photo by: Katrin Requadt/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images
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Cars buried in southern Bavaria. Pic: AP