Yorkshire weather LIVE as schools shut early and travel disrupted amid heavy snow

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Snow is forecast to fall across Yorkshire today (Thurs)

now is expected to cause travel disruption across the Peak District and south Pennines on Thursday, says the Met Office.

Travel services, roads and power are all likely to be affected throughout the day and the Met Office has warned some rural communitiesIf you don’t like our community, you can leave any time. We also treat members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.has issued Yorkshire with amber and yellow weather warnings today as snowfall has caused disruption across the region, with some communities potentially at risk of becoming "cut off".

Cars are currently gridlocked across the city centre and tram services are experiencing major disruption.Tram services across Sheffield are experiencing major disruption this afternoon, with some routes suspended completely. Our travel partner, Inrix, reports: "Delays and road is impassable due to snow on B6116 Huddersfield Road in both directions around Cross Lane.Stagecoach has cancelled all of their bus services across Sheffield and Chesterfield due to heavy snow.

The hill has previously been dubbed the 'UK's most dangerous hill' as hundreds of crashes have happened on the steep bank over the years amid treacherous weather conditions.The A6024 Woodhead Road is currently closed due to heavy snow.

Source: Holiday News (holidaynews.net)

 

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