Picture perfect as snow blankets north Hampshire, Dorset and the Thames Valley

Parts of the south awoke to a blanket of snow this morning.

With social distancing rules in mind and the Stay at Home message loud and clear, it was a glimmer of joy for children- and many adults- able to play in their gardens and in local neighbourhoods.

The south was looked stunning under a blanket of snow. Good Morning Britain reporter Richard Gaisford tweeted this beautiful drone footage:

But there are reports of problems on the roads, with several collisions on the M4, M40 and a jack-knifed lorry on the A34.

Police are warning people to stay close to home and not to drive unless the journey is absolutely essential:

Those who are able to go out safely have been sending us pictures. Please do keep them coming, to itvnewsmeridian@itv.com:

Picture perfect in Chawton Credit: Ginny Boxall
Snowy dog in Chawton Credit: Louise Whapchott
Red panda Doodoo enjoys the snow Credit: Cotswold Wildlife Park
Amy Martin with her 6 foot snowman in Tilehurst Credit: Amy Martin
Sledgers at Gold Hill in Shaftesbury Credit: PA