THERE is an upside to snow and ice, and for thousands of families and children, it comes in the form of snowball fights, sledging and snowman building.

Many are heading out into the freezing expanses of Oxfordshire for some snow-related fun. 

What have you been up to? Send us your pictures!

We're especially looking for:

  • The most inventive 'snowperson'
  • Pets going crazy in the snow
  • Sledging skills
  • Unusual forms of transport (skis, bobsleigh, tea tray etc)

Submit your photos below, and for videos tweet us @oxfordmail or email them here 

Don't forget to tell us your name and where you are

Community answers

'Beast from the East' snow in Oxfordshire

"Send us your pictures when the snow reaches you and let us know where you are."

We asked for your responses - this is what you sent.

From Rebecca Marsh

What is your response?Ice Jaws, Snow Shark - On Osney Island

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Herald Series: Ice Jaws, Snow Shark - On Osney IslandIce Jaws, Snow Shark - On Osney Island
Herald Series: Ice Jaws, Snow Shark - On Osney IslandIce Jaws, Snow Shark - On Osney Island
Herald Series: Ice Jaws, Snow Shark - On Osney IslandIce Jaws, Snow Shark - On Osney Island
Herald Series: Ice Jaws, Snow Shark - On Osney IslandIce Jaws, Snow Shark - On Osney Island

From Community contributor

What is your response?Veggie snowman !

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Herald Series: Veggie snowman !Veggie snowman !

From Dan Weeks

What is your response?One happy dog in the snow at Hook Norton

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Herald Series: One happy dog in the snow at Hook NortonOne happy dog in the snow at Hook Norton

From Lydia Duncalfe

What is your response?A strong, sassy, independent snowoman in Wheatley.

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Herald Series: A strong, sassy, independent snowoman in Wheatley.A strong, sassy, independent snowoman in Wheatley.
Herald Series: A strong, sassy, independent snowoman in Wheatley.A strong, sassy, independent snowoman in Wheatley.

From Sarah Yeates

What is your response?We have a snowman 65 million years in the making in our garden!

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Herald Series: We have a snowman 65 million years in the making in our garden!We have a snowman 65 million years in the making in our garden!

From Community contributor

What is your response?Snow in South Park - pics. Richard Cave

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Herald Series: Snow in South Park - pics. Richard CaveSnow in South Park - pics. Richard Cave
Herald Series: Snow in South Park - pics. Richard CaveSnow in South Park - pics. Richard Cave
Herald Series: Snow in South Park - pics. Richard CaveSnow in South Park - pics. Richard Cave
Herald Series: Snow in South Park - pics. Richard CaveSnow in South Park - pics. Richard Cave

From Community contributor

What is your response?keeley age 6 on the balcony... didn't want to go to park...

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Herald Series: keeley age 6 on the balcony... didn't want to go to park...keeley age 6 on the balcony... didn't want to go to park...

From Luke Weston

What is your response?Bug waiting to come in the warm after her cold snow day

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Herald Series: Bug waiting to come in the warm after her cold snow dayBug waiting to come in the warm after her cold snow day

From Neil Robertson

What is your response?Sledging in Blenheim Palace in March!

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Herald Series: Sledging in Blenheim Palace in March!Sledging in Blenheim Palace in March!

From Community contributor

What is your response?Snow in Oxfordshire - pictures. Richard Cave

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Herald Series: Snow in Oxfordshire - pictures. Richard CaveSnow in Oxfordshire - pictures. Richard Cave
Herald Series: Snow in Oxfordshire - pictures. Richard CaveSnow in Oxfordshire - pictures. Richard Cave
Herald Series: Snow in Oxfordshire - pictures. Richard CaveSnow in Oxfordshire - pictures. Richard Cave
Herald Series: Snow in Oxfordshire - pictures. Richard CaveSnow in Oxfordshire - pictures. Richard Cave

From Community contributor

What is your response?Snow in Oxfordshire - pics. Richard Cave

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Herald Series: Snow in Oxfordshire - pics. Richard CaveSnow in Oxfordshire - pics. Richard Cave
Herald Series: Snow in Oxfordshire - pics. Richard CaveSnow in Oxfordshire - pics. Richard Cave
Herald Series: Snow in Oxfordshire - pics. Richard CaveSnow in Oxfordshire - pics. Richard Cave
Herald Series: Snow in Oxfordshire - pics. Richard CaveSnow in Oxfordshire - pics. Richard Cave

From Sally Irvine

What is your response?Chilly by the river in Abingdon.

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Herald Series: Chilly by the river in Abingdon.Chilly by the river in Abingdon.
Herald Series: Chilly by the river in Abingdon.Chilly by the river in Abingdon.

From Community contributor

What is your response?Snow angels and Gaisford Road Park

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Herald Series: Snow angels and Gaisford Road ParkSnow angels and Gaisford Road Park
Herald Series: Snow angels and Gaisford Road ParkSnow angels and Gaisford Road Park

From Julie Wilsdon

What is your response?Leah the cat

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Herald Series: Leah the catLeah the cat

From Hayley Hitchcock

What is your response?Snowbear

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Herald Series: SnowbearSnowbear

From Lily Barber

What is your response?Christmas the Labrador enjoying the snow

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Herald Series: Christmas the Labrador enjoying the snowChristmas the Labrador enjoying the snow
Herald Series: Christmas the Labrador enjoying the snowChristmas the Labrador enjoying the snow
Herald Series: Christmas the Labrador enjoying the snowChristmas the Labrador enjoying the snow

From Luke Weston

What is your response?MAGDELEN COLLEGE SCHOOL GROUNDS DOG 'CHASE' ENJOYING THE SNOW

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Herald Series: MAGDELEN COLLEGE SCHOOL GROUNDS DOG 'CHASE' ENJOYING THE SNOWMAGDELEN COLLEGE SCHOOL GROUNDS DOG 'CHASE' ENJOYING THE SNOW

From Karen Fowler

What is your response?Here’s a picture of 8 month old, Albie the miniature schnauzer digging his toys under the snow, being cheeky!

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Herald Series: Here’s a picture of 8 month old, Albie the miniature schnauzer digging his toys under the snow, being cheeky!Here’s a picture of 8 month old, Albie the miniature schnauzer digging his toys under the snow, being cheeky!

From Holly Watts

What is your response?’Hope’ the Cat is keeping warm on top of the boiler in Wallingford, Oxfordshire!

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Herald Series: ’Hope’ the Cat is keeping warm on top of the boiler in Wallingford, Oxfordshire!’Hope’ the Cat is keeping warm on top of the boiler in Wallingford, Oxfordshire!

From Laura Burns

What is your response?My partners bike. Green Lane Bayworth Near Sunningwell. Road totally blocked.

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Herald Series: My partners bike.Green Lane BayworthNear Sunningwell.Road totally blocked.My partners bike.Green Lane BayworthNear Sunningwell.Road totally blocked.

From Marianne Slipper

What is your response?This is the water that flows into our pond or did do!

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Herald Series: This is the water that flows into our pond or did do!This is the water that flows into our pond or did do!

From Neil FISHER

What is your response?Snow

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Herald Series: SnowSnow
Herald Series: SnowSnow

From Shannon Drake

What is your response?Siri the shih tzu enjoying the snow :)

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Herald Series: Siri the shih tzu enjoying the snow :)Siri the shih tzu enjoying the snow :)

From Shannon Drake

What is your response?Siri the shih tzu enjoying the snow :)

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Herald Series: Siri the shih tzu enjoying the snow :)Siri the shih tzu enjoying the snow :)

From Community contributor

What is your response?some more pictures from the high street this afternoon

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Herald Series: some more pictures from the high street this afternoonsome more pictures from the high street this afternoon
Herald Series: some more pictures from the high street this afternoonsome more pictures from the high street this afternoon
Herald Series: some more pictures from the high street this afternoonsome more pictures from the high street this afternoon
Herald Series: some more pictures from the high street this afternoonsome more pictures from the high street this afternoon

From Community contributor

What is your response?Snow in Oxford

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Herald Series: Snow in OxfordSnow in Oxford

From Ross Corrigan

What is your response?Marnie the French bulldog Waiting for the beast from the east

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Herald Series: Marnie the French bulldog Waiting for the beast from the eastMarnie the French bulldog Waiting for the beast from the east