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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.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.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".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.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 YorkshireLive coverage of how the overnight snow has affected 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 more snow is expected across Yorkshire throughout the day, and overnight, before conditions slowly improve.
'Looks like Narnia'
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.
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."
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.Difficult driving conditions have also been reported on the A628 Woodhead Pass, and the A57 Snake Pass is closed.
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."
Some schools are also closed in Leeds and Bradford due to the weather.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 remains in place until 15:00 GMT on Friday.