Heavy snow is falling across East Anglia and the region remains on a yellow weather alert for high winds and ice.

Eastern Daily Press: Even snowier Norwich on 13th Jan 2017. Photo: Steve PolleyEven snowier Norwich on 13th Jan 2017. Photo: Steve Polley (Image: Steve Polley)

Snow started falling in Norwich, Dereham, Fakenham, Swaffham, Attleborough and King's Lynn at around 8am today.

Eastern Daily Press: Snow in Antingham. Photo: Jamie EversonSnow in Antingham. Photo: Jamie Everson (Image: Jamie Everson)

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Eastern Daily Press: Snow in Foulsham. Photo: Jill McNeilSnow in Foulsham. Photo: Jill McNeil (Image: Jill McNeil)

Chris Bell, forecasting director at Weatherquest in Norwich, said snow will continue to move south across the region this morning.

Eastern Daily Press: Snow in Horning. Photo: Jennie CrabtreeSnow in Horning. Photo: Jennie Crabtree (Image: Jennie Crabtree)

In a tweet, he said 'a few' centimetres of accumulation was possible.

Eastern Daily Press: Snow in Necton on 13th Jan 2017. Photo: Danielle GlavinSnow in Necton on 13th Jan 2017. Photo: Danielle Glavin (Image: Danielle Glavin)

Meanwhile, the Met Office has warned there was still risk of ice forming on untreated surfaces.

Eastern Daily Press: Snow in North Walsham. Photo: Vicki PartridgeSnow in North Walsham. Photo: Vicki Partridge (Image: Vicki Partridge)

A yellow warning of wind has also been issued for the eastern coast, with gusts of up to 70mph expected to hit the county.

Eastern Daily Press: Snow scene in Norwich. Photo: Rich DalzellSnow scene in Norwich. Photo: Rich Dalzell (Image: Rich Dalzell)

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Eastern Daily Press: Two-year-old Imogen Smith enjoys her first experiences of snow. She is pictured with her dad Gary Smith.Two-year-old Imogen Smith enjoys her first experiences of snow. She is pictured with her dad Gary Smith. (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Snow surrounds the duck pond at Neatherd Moor in Dereham.Snow surrounds the duck pond at Neatherd Moor in Dereham. (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: The Dereham town sign covered in snowThe Dereham town sign covered in snow (Image: Archant)