RESIDENTS across Kidderminster, Stourport and Bewdley woke up this morning to a blanket of snow which had fallen through the early hours.

Picture by Michelle Edwards
And while some set about clearing their cars, de-icing their windows and windscreens and slowly setting off, others simply admired it from the window.

Picture by Clare Truesdale
For many, the opportunity of a rare snowfall was too much of a pictoral opportunity to miss.

Picture by Fleur Boutayre
And they headed out with their cameras and phones to capture some wonderful wintry scenes.

Picture by Susan Steele
We are blessed in our area with so much picturesque countryside that looks beautiful at most times of the year.

Picture by Emma Powell
But when the green turns to white, these places seem even more magical – especially with the festive season right around the corner.

Picture by Stand Pearce
We asked our readers to send in their pictures of Kidderminster, Stourport and Bewdley in the snow and, as ever, you did not disappoint.

Picture by Carole Harding
Thank you to everyone who posted their pictures.

Picture by Alina Moss
Here is a selection of some of the ones we received.

Picture by Liz Leech