Parts of Norfolk and Waveney have today been turned into a winter wonderland.

The first snow of 2021 has fallen across the region given most places at least a light dusting of the white stuff or in some areas a more substantial covering.

Snowfall in Norfolk (1)

Mid and West Norfolk have seen the most with areas around King's Lynn seeing sustained snow falls and it has been particularly bad around the Fakenham area.

A number of main roads were reported to be impassable with drivers warned to be extra careful.

Thetford & Brandon Times: Snow at East Wretham near Thetford.Snow at East Wretham near Thetford. (Image: Archant)

Many families woke up on Saturday morning to see their gardens, drives and neighbourhoods given a covering of snow.

And while people can't meet up with friends or travel to enjoy it, plenty have made the most of the weather from their gardens or streets.

Plenty shared pictures of the white landscape outside their homes - some expressing surprise, despite forecasts, and others delighted to see it.

Thetford & Brandon Times: Josh and Lucy Perry proudly display their snowman in Badersfield.Josh and Lucy Perry proudly display their snowman in Badersfield. (Image: Neil Perry)

Thetford & Brandon Times: Granddaughter Zara seeing the snow in Norwich.Granddaughter Zara seeing the snow in Norwich. (Image: Julie Bird)

Thetford & Brandon Times: North Walsham in the snow.North Walsham in the snow. (Image: Jessica Grace)

Thetford & Brandon Times: Snow in the centre of Norwich.Snow in the centre of Norwich. (Image: Sabrina Johnson)

Thetford & Brandon Times: A snowy scene at the St Edmund's Chapel ruins on the cliff tops at HunstantonA snowy scene at the St Edmund's Chapel ruins on the cliff tops at Hunstanton (Image: Chris Bishop)

Thetford & Brandon Times: Hunstanton lighthouse in the snowHunstanton lighthouse in the snow (Image: Chris Bishop)

Thetford & Brandon Times: Snow in Attleborough.Snow in Attleborough. (Image: Karen Wilton)

Thetford & Brandon Times: Snow in Norwich.Snow in Norwich. (Image: Simon Parkin)

Thetford & Brandon Times: Snow in Norwich.Snow in Norwich. (Image: Archant)

Thetford & Brandon Times: Sophie, Alex and Isobel Kendall, from Sprowston, enjoying the snow in their front garden.Sophie, Alex and Isobel Kendall, from Sprowston, enjoying the snow in their front garden. (Image: Sophie Kendall)

Thetford & Brandon Times: Snow at Felbrigg Hall.Snow at Felbrigg Hall. (Image: Bethan Partridge)

Thetford & Brandon Times: Youngsters enjoying the snow at Badersfield.Youngsters enjoying the snow at Badersfield. (Image: Neil Perry)

Thetford & Brandon Times: Youngsters enjoying the snow at Badersfield.Youngsters enjoying the snow at Badersfield. (Image: Neil Perry)

Thetford & Brandon Times: All members of the family have enjoyed the snow.All members of the family have enjoyed the snow. (Image: Neil Perry)

Thetford & Brandon Times: Lucy and Josh Perry enjoying the snow at Badersfield on Saturday, January 16.Lucy and Josh Perry enjoying the snow at Badersfield on Saturday, January 16. (Image: Neil Perry)

Thetford & Brandon Times: Lucy Perry making the most of the snow in Badersfield.Lucy Perry making the most of the snow in Badersfield. (Image: Neil Perry)

Thetford & Brandon Times: Snow in Badersfield on January 16.Snow in Badersfield on January 16. (Image: Neil Perry)

Thetford & Brandon Times: A snowman at Felbrigg Hall.A snowman at Felbrigg Hall. (Image: Bethan Partridge)

Thetford & Brandon Times: Hunstanton's famous wolf with a dusting of snowHunstanton's famous wolf with a dusting of snow (Image: Chris Bishop)

Thetford & Brandon Times: Three-year-old Poppy with snowman.Three-year-old Poppy with snowman. (Image: Michelle Cobbett)

Thetford & Brandon Times: Snow in Hellesdon.Snow in Hellesdon. (Image: Norwich Weather Livestreams)

Thetford & Brandon Times: Snow on Sweet Briar Road in Norwich.Snow on Sweet Briar Road in Norwich. (Image: Norwich Weather Livestreams)

Thetford & Brandon Times: Snow in Hellesdon.Snow in Hellesdon. (Image: Norwich Weather Livestreams)

Thetford & Brandon Times: Snow adds to woes of a burst water main in Sheringham.Snow adds to woes of a burst water main in Sheringham. (Image: Les Fisher)

Thetford & Brandon Times: A snowman at Felbrigg Hall.A snowman at Felbrigg Hall. (Image: Bethan Partridge)

Thetford & Brandon Times: A more petite snowman on a bench in Coltishall.A more petite snowman on a bench in Coltishall. (Image: Kate Wolstenholme)

Thetford & Brandon Times: Snow in Sheringham on the morning of Saturday, January 16.Snow in Sheringham on the morning of Saturday, January 16. (Image: Karen Bethell)

Thetford & Brandon Times: Two-year-old Edith Colman-Mapey having riding her bike through the snow near Sheringham beach.Two-year-old Edith Colman-Mapey having riding her bike through the snow near Sheringham beach. (Image: Karen Bethell)