While many wondered where the snow was when they woke this morning, it wasn't long until the county was transformed into a winter wonderland.

The east of the county was seemingly worst affected - and there was even the rare sight of snow on the beach.

We've bought together some of the best pictures taken by our photographers and readers from the day.

Sudbury Mercury: A new snow friend was built in WoodbridgeA new snow friend was built in Woodbridge (Image: Andrew Nowosad)

Sudbury Mercury: Snowball fight fun in AshbockingSnowball fight fun in Ashbocking (Image: Sam Few)

Sudbury Mercury: A sign is rewritten in snow in Martlesham HeathA sign is rewritten in snow in Martlesham Heath (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

Sudbury Mercury: It's been a magical day for the county's kidsIt's been a magical day for the county's kids (Image: Alexandra Andu-Kosztyu)


Sudbury Mercury: A good covering of snow was found in Trimley St MaryA good covering of snow was found in Trimley St Mary (Image: Stacy Fhp)

Sudbury Mercury: Snowy tracks across SuffolkSnowy tracks across Suffolk (Image: Shelley Madder)

Sudbury Mercury: Martlesham Heath control tower in the snowMartlesham Heath control tower in the snow (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

Sudbury Mercury: Stunning images of Ipswich in the snowStunning images of Ipswich in the snow (Image: Carl Harlott)

Sudbury Mercury: Even furry friends enjoyed the snowEven furry friends enjoyed the snow (Image: Sam Few)

Sudbury Mercury: Snow on the beach at FelixstoweSnow on the beach at Felixstowe (Image: Archant)

Sudbury Mercury: Snow in Sudbury was not for everyoneSnow in Sudbury was not for everyone (Image: Hettie Bawn)

Sudbury Mercury: Snow-covered seafront gardens at FelixstoweSnow-covered seafront gardens at Felixstowe (Image: Archant)

Sudbury Mercury: St Peter and St Paul Church, Old FelixstoweSt Peter and St Paul Church, Old Felixstowe (Image: Archant)

Sudbury Mercury: Snow angels were being made in GislinghamSnow angels were being made in Gislingham (Image: Emily Eardley)

Sudbury Mercury: New snow friends were made across the countyNew snow friends were made across the county (Image: Zoey Palmer)

Sudbury Mercury: Redlingfield became a winter wonderlandRedlingfield became a winter wonderland (Image: Rachael Suley)

Sudbury Mercury: A snowy scene in HollesleyA snowy scene in Hollesley (Image: Sharon Kaznica)

Sudbury Mercury: A wander through Freston in the snowA wander through Freston in the snow (Image: Clare Sherman Potts)

Sudbury Mercury: Sledging in AshbockingSledging in Ashbocking (Image: Sam Few)

Sudbury Mercury: The Drummer Boy statue outside Woodbridge's Shire Hall takes a fair battering from the snowThe Drummer Boy statue outside Woodbridge's Shire Hall takes a fair battering from the snow (Image: Michael Turner)