Parts of Norfolk have woken up to flurries of snow this morning after a yellow weather warning was issued.

The snow showers come amid a Met Office amber cold weather alert which remains in place until Thursday.

It is the second-highest warning, with the subzero temperatures posing health risks to the vulnerable.

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People in Dereham and East Harling were among those who woke up to a dusting of snow and wintry scenes.

Eastern Daily Press: Snow in Attleborough. Picture: Ami HumphreysSnow in Attleborough. Picture: Ami Humphreys (Image: Ami Humphreys)

Radio Norfolk reported a "fair dusting" and "very wintry scenes" in parts of the county.

An arctic blast which was due to hit Norfolk last night (March 6) is expected to continue until Wednesday.

The Met Office is forecasting "light snow showers" in Lessingham, Cromer, King's Lynn and Swaffham for short parts of today (March 7).