Many areas in Europe have been covered in heavy snow over the past few days.

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White snow covers the north of England, including Hudderfield in West Yorkshire.(Photo: AJ).

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In the Swedish capital Stockholm, snow falls at least 10cm thick.Photo: A man is using a shovel to clear snow on the road.(Source: EPA).

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Russia's capital Moscow also received heavy snowfall over the past few days.(Photo: EPA).

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The temperature in Finland's capital Helsinki falls to -8 degrees C.

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The phenomenon of heavy snowfall also appeared in the European Pyrenees and is expected to last in the coming days.(Photo: AJ).

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Snowfall affected transportation systems throughout Europe, including East Germany.(Photo: AJ).

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Vineyard setting in northern Lyon, France, when covered by snow.

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A road near Appleby, Cumbria (England) in the early snowfall.(Photo: Shutterstock).

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Snow covered trees in Tebay, Cumbria, England.(Photo: Shutterstock).

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The trees "freeze" on both sides of Leeds, England, in the morning rush hour.(Photo: Daily Mail).

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A car stuck between the thick snow in Ilkley Moor, West Yorkshire, England in the early snowfall.(Photo: SWNS.com).

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Authorities warn that with heavy snowfall at the beginning of the season, the risk of avalanche may occur in the next few days.(Photo: Daily Mail).