Gallery: Snow, wind and rain as UK hit by weather bomb

The cold never bothered him anyway. Credit: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire

While the weather outside has been frightful, and there are more travel delays expected today, some of the dramatic pictures of the UK as it was hit by the 'weather bomb' are spectacular.

Whereas these cows are a little less camera ready and are just enjoying the snowy scene. Credit: Danny Lawson/PA Wire
It's not just wildlife that enjoys the snow. Credit: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire
A wintry scene in Scotland. Credit: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire
Credit: Danny Lawson/PA Wire
Sheep gambol through the snow in North Yorkshire. Credit: John Giles/PA Wire
Walker enjoys the snow, although it's probably not enough for him. Credit: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire
Scotland's only Polar Bears Walker (left) and Arktos in the snow, as they celebrate their joint birthday and tuck into special icy cakes at Highland Wildlife Park. Credit: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire
A man decides the wind and rain are not enough and gets into the waves in Largs, Scotland. Credit: Danny Lawson/PA Wire
A windy stroll down the Blackpool promenade. Credit: Lynne Cameron/PA Wire
Or a wet cycle along the Blackpool front. Credit: Lynne Cameron/PA Wire
The sea front in Saltcoats, Scotland Credit: Danny Lawson/PA Wire
A man plays fetch with his dog on the beach in Galway. Credit: Brian Lawless/PA Wire
Giant waves hit the lighthouse wall at Whitehaven. Credit: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire
A green parakeet takes shelter from the cold wind in Brockwell Park, south London. Credit: David Wilcock/PA Wire