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Heavy snow affects travel in Yorkshire and Lancashire | Heavy snow affects travel in Yorkshire and Lancashire |
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Overnight snow showers have caused disruption in parts of northern England. | |
Leeds/Bradford Airport was forced to suspend all flights after 2-5cm fell overnight, with 10cm reported on higher ground. It has since reopened. | |
In East Lancashire, about 20 schools are closed and the Grane Road at Haslingden is described as "hazardous". | |
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 | |
Weather updates for Lancashire and Greater Manchester | Weather updates for Lancashire and Greater Manchester |
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. | |
Oldham Council has said 48 schools have closed this morning as a result of the snow and severe weather. | |
A warning of snow and ice is in place for North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire and West Yorkshire. | A warning of snow and ice is in place for North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire and West Yorkshire. |
Difficult driving conditions have also been reported on the A628 Woodhead Pass, and the A57 Snake Pass is closed. | |
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. |