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Heavy snow affects travel in Yorkshire and Lancashire Heavy snow affects travel in the north of England
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Heavy snowfall has caused "chaos" in parts of northern England, with forecasters predicting further cold weather in the days to come. Heavy snowfall has caused travel disruption in parts of northern England.
Yorkshire and Lancashire have been worst affected, after 2-5cm fell overnight, with 10cm reported on higher ground. Yorkshire, Lancashire and Derbyshire have been worst affected, after 2-5cm fell overnight, with 10cm reported on higher ground.
Leeds Bradford Airport was forced to suspend all flights this morning, but it has since reopened. Passengers waiting to depart Manchester Airport have reported being stuck on the runway for hours due to a lack of de-icers.
More than 100 schools have been closed across East Lancashire and Oldham. Leeds Bradford Airport suspended all morning flights but has since reopened.
Parts of Staffordshire have also been affected, with several centimetres of snow reported in Flash, England's highest village. Manchester Airport reported "minor delays to departing aircraft" - but passengers told the BBC they had been stuck on board outbound flights.
Shirley Hale said her Jet2 flight to Tenerife had been waiting to depart for over four hours.
"We have been told that there are not enough de-icers at the airport," she said.
The airport apologised and said de-icing was the responsibility of airlines and their ground teams.
More than 100 schools were closed across East Lancashire and Oldham, with 80 shut in West Yorkshire.
BBC Weather said Buxton in Derbyshire saw up to 17cm of snow, the deepest measured on Friday.
Parts of Staffordshire have been affected, with several centimetres of snow reported in Flash, England's highest village.
Commuters have been urged to allow extra journey time, and the Met Office has issued snow and ice warnings.Commuters have been urged to allow extra journey time, and the Met Office has issued snow and ice warnings.
Live coverage of how the overnight snow has affected Yorkshire More on the snow and other stories in West Yorkshire
Weather updates for Lancashire and Greater ManchesterWeather updates for Lancashire and Greater Manchester
BBC Weather presenter Kay Crewdson said more snow is expected across Yorkshire throughout the day, and overnight, before conditions slowly improve. BBC Weather presenter Kay Crewdson said conditions were due to slowly improve into Saturday.
'Looks like Narnia''Looks like Narnia'
Molly Greenwood reported 10cm of snow in the Huddersfield area. "Don't think I'm going anywhere," she said.Molly Greenwood reported 10cm of snow in the Huddersfield area. "Don't think I'm going anywhere," she said.
Zulfi Hussain said the snow was causing "traffic chaos" on Woodhall Road, Calverley, near Leeds.Zulfi Hussain said the snow was causing "traffic chaos" on Woodhall Road, Calverley, near Leeds.
Elliott Hudson, another West Yorkshire resident, said: "Looks like I have woken up in Narnia."Elliott Hudson, another West Yorkshire resident, said: "Looks like I have woken up in Narnia."
West Yorkshire's Liversedge FC, who have had to cancel every home game for the last four months due to bad weather, tweeted a picture of snow with the caption: "It's not looking good for Liversedge FC's home game with Worksop Town tomorrow."West Yorkshire's Liversedge FC, who have had to cancel every home game for the last four months due to bad weather, tweeted a picture of snow with the caption: "It's not looking good for Liversedge FC's home game with Worksop Town tomorrow."
A warning of snow and ice is in place for North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire and West Yorkshire.
The A628 Woodhead, A57 Snake Pass and A537 Cat and Fiddle roads are all affected, with delays reported on the M65 motorway.The A628 Woodhead, A57 Snake Pass and A537 Cat and Fiddle roads are all affected, with delays reported on the M65 motorway.
Highways England said the A57 eastbound in Great Manchester is closed between M67/A560 and B6174 due to severe weather conditions.Highways England said the A57 eastbound in Great Manchester is closed between M67/A560 and B6174 due to severe weather conditions.
It said specialist teams are working to clear the road. It said teams were working to clear the road.
Tony Hallwood, from Leeds/Bradford Airport, said it re-opened at about 09:00 GMT after crews used ploughs to clear snow from the runway. Tony Hallwood, from Leeds Bradford Airport, said it re-opened at about 09:00 GMT after crews used ploughs to clear snow from the runway.
He said: "We are asking passengers to make their way to the airport as early as they can given the difficult conditions."He said: "We are asking passengers to make their way to the airport as early as they can given the difficult conditions."
Manchester Airport is fully open for flights, but has reported "minor delays to departing aircraft".
Some schools are also closed in Leeds and Bradford due to the weather.
Bus operators are also reporting delays to all services across West Yorkshire.Bus operators are also reporting delays to all services across West Yorkshire.
Oldham Council has said 48 schools have closed this morning as a result of the snow and severe weather.Oldham Council has said 48 schools have closed this morning as a result of the snow and severe weather.
Drivers are also being asked to take extra care after snow fell overnight in some parts of Northern Ireland.Drivers are also being asked to take extra care after snow fell overnight in some parts of Northern Ireland.
A Met Office yellow warning for ice and snow remains in place until 15:00 GMT on Friday. A Met Office yellow warning for ice and snow in northern England and Wales ended at 15:00 GMT.