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Heavy snow brings disruption to Yorkshire | Heavy snow brings disruption to Yorkshire |
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Ryhill near Wakefield was one of the areas hit by heavy snow | |
Heavy snow brought disruption across Yorkshire on Sunday, with weather warnings in place across the region. | Heavy snow brought disruption across Yorkshire on Sunday, with weather warnings in place across the region. |
Commuters faced problems due to trains, buses and trams being cancelled and roads being closed. | Commuters faced problems due to trains, buses and trams being cancelled and roads being closed. |
Leeds Bradford Airport's runway was closed for more than six hours as snow covered the runway. | Leeds Bradford Airport's runway was closed for more than six hours as snow covered the runway. |
Thousands of Yorkshire homes were also affected by power cuts, due to heavy snow and freezing temperatures. | Thousands of Yorkshire homes were also affected by power cuts, due to heavy snow and freezing temperatures. |
An amber warning for snow remains in place until midnight on Sunday, while a yellow warning for heavy rain is in place until 06:00 GMT on Monday. | An amber warning for snow remains in place until midnight on Sunday, while a yellow warning for heavy rain is in place until 06:00 GMT on Monday. |
Southern parts of Yorkshire also have a yellow warning for snow until 12:00 on Monday. | Southern parts of Yorkshire also have a yellow warning for snow until 12:00 on Monday. |
'Carnage' on roads | 'Carnage' on roads |
Vehicles became stuck on snow-covered roads across the region | Vehicles became stuck on snow-covered roads across the region |
National Highways put a severe weather alert in place for snow for England until midnight on Sunday. | National Highways put a severe weather alert in place for snow for England until midnight on Sunday. |
It warned up to 25cm (10in) of snow could fall on roads in northern England, with several roads closed or down to one lane. | It warned up to 25cm (10in) of snow could fall on roads in northern England, with several roads closed or down to one lane. |
Two lanes of the M1 northbound were closed on Sunday morning due to a jackknifed lorry. | Two lanes of the M1 northbound were closed on Sunday morning due to a jackknifed lorry. |
Speaking to BBC Radio Sheffield, one driver, Lee, described the M1 near Barnsley as "absolute carnage". | Speaking to BBC Radio Sheffield, one driver, Lee, described the M1 near Barnsley as "absolute carnage". |
He said he had got stuck in about 7-8in (17-20cm) of snow returning home from his night shift in Doncaster. | He said he had got stuck in about 7-8in (17-20cm) of snow returning home from his night shift in Doncaster. |
He said: "There's police, there's lorry recovery trucks getting stuck trying to pull lorries out, there's cars getting stuck." | He said: "There's police, there's lorry recovery trucks getting stuck trying to pull lorries out, there's cars getting stuck." |
Meanwhile, on the A64, emergency services were supporting struggling cars and HGVs at Bilbrough Top near York. | Meanwhile, on the A64, emergency services were supporting struggling cars and HGVs at Bilbrough Top near York. |
Mountain rescue deliver medicine | Mountain rescue deliver medicine |
Mountain rescue volunteers were out supporting stranded drivers in Hebden Bridge | Mountain rescue volunteers were out supporting stranded drivers in Hebden Bridge |
BBC Look North reporter Nicola Rees spent the morning with Richard Smith and John Sanderson from Calder Valley Search and Rescue. | BBC Look North reporter Nicola Rees spent the morning with Richard Smith and John Sanderson from Calder Valley Search and Rescue. |
The team were transporting district nurse Karen Taylor from Todmorden to a remote patient needing antibiotics. | The team were transporting district nurse Karen Taylor from Todmorden to a remote patient needing antibiotics. |
They also stopped to help stranded drivers on Cragg Road between Mytholmroyd and Todmorden. | They also stopped to help stranded drivers on Cragg Road between Mytholmroyd and Todmorden. |
Wayne Duffey needed essential antibiotics after his knee operation | Wayne Duffey needed essential antibiotics after his knee operation |
When they arrived they met Wayne Duffey who was recovering from a knee operation. | When they arrived they met Wayne Duffey who was recovering from a knee operation. |
He said he would not have received his essential antibiotics if Ms Taylor had not made it through the snow. | He said he would not have received his essential antibiotics if Ms Taylor had not made it through the snow. |
He said: "This morning I was panicking that she wouldn't be able to get here so when I looked out and saw them arriving it was such a relief. I'm so incredibly grateful. | He said: "This morning I was panicking that she wouldn't be able to get here so when I looked out and saw them arriving it was such a relief. I'm so incredibly grateful. |
"All morning we've had cars skidding around outside, even a tractor was struggling, so I'm amazed and so grateful these guys got through." | "All morning we've had cars skidding around outside, even a tractor was struggling, so I'm amazed and so grateful these guys got through." |
Runway reopens after six hours | Runway reopens after six hours |
Leeds Bradford Airport reopened its runway at about 14:00 after it had been closed for about six hours. | Leeds Bradford Airport reopened its runway at about 14:00 after it had been closed for about six hours. |
A statement from the airport said disruption was expected to continue throughout the day due to a backlog of departing flights. | A statement from the airport said disruption was expected to continue throughout the day due to a backlog of departing flights. |
It advised customers to contact their airline for the latest updates. | It advised customers to contact their airline for the latest updates. |
The statement said: "Thank you to our customers for your continued patience and understanding, and a special thanks to our teams on the ground who have worked tirelessly to clear the snow." | The statement said: "Thank you to our customers for your continued patience and understanding, and a special thanks to our teams on the ground who have worked tirelessly to clear the snow." |
Power cuts across Yorkshire | Power cuts across Yorkshire |
About 5,000 homes remained without power on Sunday afternoon, according to Northern Powergrid | About 5,000 homes remained without power on Sunday afternoon, according to Northern Powergrid |
Thousands of homes were left without power following the heavy snow and freezing temperatures. | Thousands of homes were left without power following the heavy snow and freezing temperatures. |
According to Northern Powergrid, about 1,800 customers in Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire remained without power on Sunday afternoon. | According to Northern Powergrid, about 1,800 customers in Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire remained without power on Sunday afternoon. |
Meanwhile, Yorkshire Water said a problem with a pump meant some customers in Pontefract and Featherstone had no water or were experiencing low pressure. | Meanwhile, Yorkshire Water said a problem with a pump meant some customers in Pontefract and Featherstone had no water or were experiencing low pressure. |
Events cancelled | Events cancelled |
MyRaceKit North said the Round Sheffield Run was cancelled | MyRaceKit North said the Round Sheffield Run was cancelled |
Events were cancelled due to the snow. | Events were cancelled due to the snow. |
In South Yorkshire, the Round Sheffield Run was cancelled due to safety reasons. | In South Yorkshire, the Round Sheffield Run was cancelled due to safety reasons. |
Braun Sheffield Sharks' basketball game against London Lions was also postponed. | Braun Sheffield Sharks' basketball game against London Lions was also postponed. |
The club said: "The safety of our fans, players, and staff is our top priority, and we appreciate your understanding." | The club said: "The safety of our fans, players, and staff is our top priority, and we appreciate your understanding." |
All tickets will remain valid for the rescheduled date to be confirmed. | All tickets will remain valid for the rescheduled date to be confirmed. |
In West Yorkshire, the Piece Hall in Halifax closed, as did Yorkshire Sculpture Park. | In West Yorkshire, the Piece Hall in Halifax closed, as did Yorkshire Sculpture Park. |
A statement said it would be in touch with customers who had booked a ticket for today. | A statement said it would be in touch with customers who had booked a ticket for today. |
Leeds City Council said all Leeds Museums sites would be closed and, in North Yorkshire, Castle Howard closed due to the weather conditions. | Leeds City Council said all Leeds Museums sites would be closed and, in North Yorkshire, Castle Howard closed due to the weather conditions. |
It said heavy snowfall had made it impossible to open the site. | It said heavy snowfall had made it impossible to open the site. |
Dales Countryside Museum and Hawes National Park Visitor Centre were also closed. | Dales Countryside Museum and Hawes National Park Visitor Centre were also closed. |
New challenge for swimmers | New challenge for swimmers |
The snow gave members of the January Daily Dipper group a new challenge to embrace on Sunday | The snow gave members of the January Daily Dipper group a new challenge to embrace on Sunday |
Although disruptive for some, the snow didn't put off a group of North Yorkshire cold water swimmers who are taking outdoor dips every day this month to raise money for the homeless charity Crisis. | Although disruptive for some, the snow didn't put off a group of North Yorkshire cold water swimmers who are taking outdoor dips every day this month to raise money for the homeless charity Crisis. |
Louise Studd from the January Daily Dipper group said the 25 swimmers taking part this year have embraced the new challenge of swimming outdoors in the snow. | Louise Studd from the January Daily Dipper group said the 25 swimmers taking part this year have embraced the new challenge of swimming outdoors in the snow. |
She said: "We consider this our vigil into the cold and the heavy fall of snow overnight has given us all a challenge this morning tougher than most days. | She said: "We consider this our vigil into the cold and the heavy fall of snow overnight has given us all a challenge this morning tougher than most days. |
"However we are all privileged to have warm safe homes to return to. | "However we are all privileged to have warm safe homes to return to. |
"The month has started with some very cold temperatures and we are all reflecting on how this will be impacting those without a warm safe place to live." | "The month has started with some very cold temperatures and we are all reflecting on how this will be impacting those without a warm safe place to live." |
Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North or tell us a story you think we should be covering here, external. | Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North or tell us a story you think we should be covering here, external. |
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