Parts of Essex are covered in a light dusting of snow after wintery showers overnight.

Thorpe Bay, Shoebury and Billericay are among the areas with some snow fall.

Essex weather experts had warned about the wintery conditions as temperatures continue to drop.

 

Residents across Essex are sharing images of the snow where they live.

A spokesman for the Essex Weather Centre said: " Sleet and snow showers affecting some Eastern parts of Essex over the next few hours which may leave a dusting in places.

 

"Finally got to see my first snow falling of the winter just now. Shame it had to be April 1st! Still a few heavy showers around currently, anyone see any accumulations locally."