Your photos: 34 pictures show Derbyshire enjoying a springtime snow day from sledging to snowman making

Residents in Derbyshire woke up to wintry scenes this morning with the area blanketed by heavy snowfall overnight.

By Julia Rodgerson

Published 10th Mar 2023, 17:17 GMT

Updated 10th Mar 2023, 17:28 GMT

Snow started falling in the middle of the night and by morning the county was covered in a few inches – seeing most schools closed for the day.

Families made the most of the wintry weather – with snowman making and sledging taking place.

Furry friends also joined in the fun as these photos – submitted by readers – show.

1. Springtime snow

Such happy faces! Briony Mellor said: "My girls enjoying the snow!" Photo: ugc

All set for sledging in this photo by Gemma Muckle Photo: ugc

A very busy Eastwood Park, Hasland, by Nick Rhodes Photo: NICK RHODES

Becca Booth submitted this photo of Baloo enjoying the snow! Photo: ugc