Summary

  • A yellow weather warning for snow and ice across most of Yorkshire expired at midday

  • Leeds Bradford Airport continued to suffer delays after heavy snow caused problems on Sunday

  • School openings were affected with a number shut and many opting to open later on Monday

  1. We are ending our live coveragepublished at 12:06 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January

    Tim Dale
    BBC News, Yorkshire

    YorkImage source, Gary Gimmick/BBC Weather Watchers

    We are closing our live page coverage for the day after the Met Office warning for snow and ice expired at midday.

    Yorkshire saw heavy snowfall over the weekend causing widespread disruption, with Leeds Bradford Airport still warning of delays after its runway was closed for six hours on Sunday.

    The weather also resulted in delays and cancellations to bus services across West and South Yorkshire and a large number of schools either closed or chose to open later.

    A number of flood warnings have also been issued in North, South and West Yorkshire - the latest information on flood warnings is available here, external.

  2. BBC weather forecast for Yorkshire - what's the latest?published at 11:43 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January

    Keeley Donovan
    Weather presenter, BBC Look North

    A weather graphic showing the expected conditions over the next 12 hours

    Much of the rain, sleet and snow that we saw this morning has eased, leaving behind a lot of cloud.

    This cloud may lead to a few more wintry showers in places and it will become quite windy as the days goes on.

    Through this evening and overnight we may see some further wintry showers, particularly across the Peak District.

    Elsewhere there's a good deal of clear weather developing, but that means a widespread, and in places sharp, frost tomorrow morning.

  3. Waste centres closed in North Yorkshirepublished at 11:26 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January

    North Yorkshire Council says a number of its household waste recycling centres will be closed today.

    Those affected include Leyburn, Leeming, Skipton and West Harrogate.

    A spokesperson says Stonefall in Harrogate, Ripon and Settle are also closed but hope to open later today.

    hwrc closure signImage source, North Yorkshire Council
  4. Bus service disruption in West Yorkshirepublished at 11:15 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January

    A snowy scene of a bus on the road outside Leeds Corn ExchangeImage source, BBC Weather Watchers/Chris King

    West Yorkshire Metro has warned of delays and diversions to bus services due to today's weather conditions.

    A full list of services hit by the weather can be found here, external.

  5. Earlier flood meant more problems for city staffpublished at 10:56 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January

    Rachel Russell
    BBC News, Yorkshire

    Council workers in York have been busy over the weekend - not just dealing with snow, but also dealing with the after effects of last week's localised flooding

    James Gilchrist, director of Environment, Transport and Planning, at York City Council, said their recovery teams had spent the weekend responding to recent flooding, as well as gritting main routes, and clearing city centre footpaths.

    He said flooding caused by Storm Darragh had left a layer of silt and mud behind, which had made riverside paths dangerous and prevented a lot of gritting operations.

    He added: “We would like to thank our teams who are working hard to get the city moving again following the recent flooding and bad weather.”

    Meanwhile, the council said it is currently unable to clear Marygate in York until the Environment Agency remove their sandbags, which they added should be today.

    And St George’s Field Coach and Car Park also remain closed until silt can be moved.

  6. Leave your bin outpublished at 10:31 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January

    Rotherham Council say its waste collection crews are out this morning.

    However, the local authority has warned that due to the conditions some areas might not be accessible.

    "If your bin doesn’t get emptied, please leave it kerbside for collection over the coming days as conditions improve," a council spokesperson says.

  7. The view from Leeds Bradford Airportpublished at 10:13 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January

    This is the view from Leeds Bradford Airport this morning.

    Leeds Bradford Airport car park covered in snowImage source, Ella Sugden

    The airport's runway was closed for six hours on Sunday following heavy snow.

    Ella Sugden, who took the above photo, said she waited at the airport for nine hours yesterday.

    She's hoping to board her flight to Faro later this morning.

    A plane at Leeds Bradford AirportImage source, Ella Sugden
  8. Gritters rely on salt from beneath the North Seapublished at 09:52 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January

    Gritting snow covered roadsImage source, PA Media

    North Yorkshire Council says it gritted all its priority routes across the weekend to try and keep the county moving.

    Keane Duncan, the councillor responsible for highways, says the area saw between 20 and 25cm (9.8in) of snow in some parts, principally in the west.

    The salt used on the country's roads comes from only two places in England and one of those is the ICL Boulby Mine, near the seaside village of Staithes.

    A mile under the North Sea, they extract more than 350,000 tonnes of rock salt each year which is good news as about 215,000 tonnes of salt is used on average each winter on motorways and major A-roads, according to National Highways.

    You can learn more about the work to extract that essential rock salt here.

  9. Road warning in the Yorkshire Dalespublished at 09:31 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January

    Tim Dale
    BBC News, Yorkshire

    View of B6265 road in Yorkshire DalesImage source, Lisa Bowerman

    The owner of tourist attraction Stump Cross Caverns, near Pateley Bridge,has warned people not to try and drive in the area.

    Lisa Bowerman says people are turning around on the B6265 due to stranded vehicles.

    "We’ve had loads of snow up here and whilst your car may be OK in the snow, it’s the vehicles that get into trouble that then block the road."

    "I hope everyone stays safe out there it’s freezing and not good under foot," she adds.

  10. Exotic birds escape damaged penguin enclosurepublished at 09:09 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January

    Emily Johnson
    BBC News, Yorkshire

    A bird with dark feathers, a red beak and a white moustacheImage source, Getty Images

    Exotic birds have escaped a penguin aviary in West Yorkshire, after it suffered damage in the snow.

    Lotherton Hall, near Aberford, posted an urgent appeal on their social media page to find the Inca terns, which are generally found in the wild along South America's Pacific coast.

    A spokesperson said: "Our penguin aviary suffered damage during last evening's snowfall and our beautiful Inca terns, who live with our penguins, decided it would be a good opportunity to explore the local area."

    They asked anyone who spotted the creatures to get in touch, external.

  11. Flooded roads due to melting snowpublished at 08:55 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January

    Tim Dale
    BBC News, Yorkshire

    Gleadless Road, Sheffield

    There's a significant amount of disruption in Sheffield this morning due to the weather conditions.

    Public transport has been hit with a number of services suspended, according to Travel South Yorkshire, external.

    Streets Ahead have also warned Parkway Drive is closed due to flooding.

    Gleadless Road is also affected by large amounts of water on the road.

  12. Young people free bus stuck in snowpublished at 08:36 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January

    This is the moment a group of youths helped free a bus in Leeds.

    The footage was recorded on Queen Street in Morley on Sunday afternoon.

    Users of a local Facebook group have praised the group for helping out.

    Of course, appropriate care should be taken in snow and around vehicles.

  13. Your pictures showing weather where you arepublished at 08:22 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January

    As snow continues to lie and the rain begins in some spots, you have continued to take photos of the impact on Yorkshire's landscape.

    Here's some you've shared via BBC Weather Watchers so far this morning:

    View of OtleyImage source, Cherry Tree Crofter/BBC Weather Watchers
    Image caption,

    Looking down on Otley in West Yorkshire

    Rawmarsh, near RotherhamImage source, JenniWren/BBC Weather Watchers
    Image caption,

    A snowy garden in Rawmarsh, South Yorkshire

    RotherhamImage source, Rainy Day Weather/BBC Weather Watchers
    Image caption,

    This cat in Rotherham intends to stay inside today

    HelmsleyImage source, One Man Marvel/BBC Weather Watchers
    Image caption,

    This was the scene on a road into Helmsley, North Yorkshire, this morning

  14. Bus problems in South Yorkshirepublished at 08:06 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January

    There are widespread problems for bus users in South Yorkshire this morning.

    It appears to be an evolving situation, so do check with your local operator for more detail.

    Operator Stagecoach appears to have suspended operations, external from depots in Barnsley, Rotherham and Sheffield due to ongoing problems with snow.

    You can find more from Travel South Yorkshire on disruptions here, external.

  15. Flood warnings as rain falls and snow meltspublished at 07:57 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January

    Flooded roadImage source, Getty

    Flood warnings have been issued following heavy snow and rain.

    There are a total of 14 warnings across North, South and West Yorkshire.

    Those are joined by a total of 37 flood alerts across those locations as well.

    The latest information on flood warnings is availble here, external.

  16. School closures in North Yorkshirepublished at 07:45 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January

    Tim Dale
    BBC News, Yorkshire

    School closure signImage source, North Yorkshire Council

    North Yorkshire Council say a number of schools have informed it they are closing due to the weather conditions.

    The authority adds it is the individual school which makes the decision to close and all have arrangements to ensure parents and carers are informed about a closure as soon as possible.

    Currently the council is aware of 11 schools closing, the majority in the west of the county.

    A full list can be found on the council's website, external.

  17. More than 100 schools close fully or partially in Bradfordpublished at 07:35 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January

    Tim Dale
    BBC News, Yorkshire

    School children leaving schoolImage source, Getty Images

    More than 100 schools in Bradford will be closed or partially closed today.

    The closures are due to the adverse weather conditions and to ensure the safety of staff and pupils.

    A number of schools have decided to open, but have delayed their start time to allow staff and children more time to make their way in.

    A list of schools affected is available on Bradford Council's website, external and the authority says parents should receive text updates from their child's school on any changes.

  18. Station closed due to floodingpublished at 07:20 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January

    Rotherham Central railway station is currently closed due to flooding.

    Northern say they expect it to open sometime after 11:45 this morning.

    A spokesperson says services will run via a diversion line to avoid Rotherham station.

    Those wanting to travel to Rotherham should continue to Meadowhall where a rail replacement service will operate.

    "This will be operated by a 16-seat vehicles from Elite Travel starting at 07:15. Journey times may be extended by up to 30 minutes whilst travelling by rail replacement transport," the spokesperson adds.

  19. Stranded vehicles prompt M1 delayspublished at 07:14 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January

    Tim Dale
    BBC News, Yorkshire

    National Highways has warned of delays on the M1 near Barnsley.

    The agency says the junction 37 northbound exit slip road, for Barnsley, has been closed due to snow, resulting in a number of stranded vehicles.

    "Please allow extra journey time and plan ahead if this closure impacts your planned route," a spokesperson said.

  20. School transport service suspendedpublished at 07:07 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January

    In Calderdale, West Yorkshire, the council says it has suspended its school transport service.

    That includes the authority's fleet vehicles plus taxis it uses.

    This is as a result of snow and icy conditions.

    A number of schools in Calderdale have also closed as well, with both primaries and secondaries taking the decision to remain shut on Monday.