Summary

  • Snow falls across Nottinghamshire and blankets the county

  • Dozens of schools in the county were shut

  • Bus routes had been diverted and trains were cancelled between Nottingham and Worksop

  • Nottingham's Winter Wonderland market was caught cold - but will open later

  • Some country parks were also shut due to the impact of the weather

  1. Snow depths could reach 20cm in parts of UKpublished at 09:36 Greenwich Mean Time 19 November

    Asha Patel
    BBC News

    The snow is expected to clear up into the afternoon, but some areas have seen more than others.

    According to BBC Weather, the village of Watnall in Nottinghamshire will see as much as 12cm depths of snow - among the highest in the country.

    The Met Office says the snow is more likely to build up on hills.

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  2. Almost 30 schools shut in Nottinghamshirepublished at 08:53 Greenwich Mean Time 19 November

    Asha Patel
    BBC News

    There are now almost 30 school closures across Nottinghamshire, according to BBC Radio Nottingham.

    The Creative Education Trust said the Bulwell Academy and Ellis Guilford School in Basford were both closed.

    Greenwood Primary and Nursery School in Kirkby-in-Ashfield are also among the primary schools closed.

    Portland College said it had closed its campuses in Mansfield and Nottingham to learners. It is expected to be open as normal from tomorrow.

    An image of snow taken through a tree branch in Stanton HillImage source, Josh Seymour
  3. East Midlands flights could be delayedpublished at 08:52 Greenwich Mean Time 19 November

    Asha Patel
    BBC News

    East Midlands Airport has said its runway is clear of snow but warned some passengers might still experience delays.

    In its latest update, the airport said: "We're happy to report that our runway is clear of snow, although some departures may still experience delays as our teams de-ice planes and clear the walkways.

    "Please check with your airline for the latest flight information and allow extra travel time today."

    East Midlands Airport
  4. Trains cancelled between Nottingham and Worksoppublished at 08:32 Greenwich Mean Time 19 November

    Asha Patel
    BBC News

    East Midlands Railway (EMR) says it is unable to run trains between Nottingham and Worksop, through Mansfield Woodhouse, due to "severe weather".

    Services along this route this morning have been cancelled.

    EMR is updating its website with the latest information.

  5. Snowy Nottinghamshirepublished at 08:16 Greenwich Mean Time 19 November

    Asha Patel
    BBC News

    These are some of the images of the county blanketed in snow, taken this morning.

    A cow in a snowy fieldImage source, curly claire
    A driveway with two small evergreen trees covered in snowImage source, teenasparkle
    An image of a back garden showing garden furniture, a shed and trees covered in snowImage source, stax
  6. Buses divertedpublished at 08:13 Greenwich Mean Time 19 November

    Asha Patel
    BBC News

    Nottingham City Transport (NCT) is diverting a number of bus services due to the poor weather conditions.

    Services on the Brown, Lilac, Pink, Blue, Red, Lime and Sky Blue are all affected. It means some bus stops won't be served.

    The Blue 42 is not operating, according to NCT.

    The bus firm has been updating its website throughout the morning with the latest updates, external.

  7. School's out for a snow daypublished at 07:54 Greenwich Mean Time 19 November

    Asha Patel
    BBC News

    About 20 schools across Nottinghamshire have reported closures so far this morning, and there could be more to follow.

    Among them are: Ambleside Academy in Aspley, Arnold View Primary School in Arnold, Newark Orchard School in Newark, and The Garibaldi School in Mansfield.

  8. Today's forecastpublished at 07:38 Greenwich Mean Time 19 November

    Asha Patel
    BBC News

    In Nottinghamshire, the snow is expected to continue through the morning and clear in the afternoon.

    It's feeling very cold, and temperatures are going to stay low with a maximum of 3C (37F).

    It will be a cold evening and night too, dropping to below freezing temperatures and possibly colder where the snow remains on the ground.

    SnowImage source, Polly
  9. Welcome to our live coveragepublished at 07:31 Greenwich Mean Time 19 November

    Good morning and welcome to our live coverage as snow falls across Nottinghamshire.