Live updates paused at 11:00 GMT on Tuesday
Fresh snowfall overnight leads to more travel warnings, including train cancellations
Some roads closed, with parts of Cheshire appearing to be where the thickest snow has fallen
Liverpool's John Lennon Airport closed its runway for several hours while Manchester Airport warns of more delays after runways temporarily closed overnight
Severe flood warnings remain in Cheshire, with Manchester alerts now downgraded
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These were the snowy scenes in a rural part of Stockport this morning.
Footprints and tyre tracks were seen in the snow down a country road in Mellor.
Rudi the Staffordshire bull terrier was enjoying a walk in her winter coat on the Liverpool Loop Line this morning.
Her owner Ben said she hates fireworks but loves the snow.
Image source, Ben SextonPeople travelling on Merseyrail's Ormskirk line are advised to make alternative travel arrangements where possible with no rail services or replacement buses running between Maghull and the town.
Replacement buses have been requested but due to the poor weather conditions none are currently available, the operator said.
Image source, GoogleServices on the network in Cheshire are also affected.
Flooding on the Chester Line between Hooton and Capenhurst means train services will be terminated at - and started back from - Hooton. A rail replacement bus service is operating.
And part of the Ellesmere Port line is blocked due to a tree on the line at Port Sunlight. Train services will be terminated at Rock Ferry and a rail replacement bus service also in place there.
For the latest information visit the Merseyrail website, external
Trans Pennine Express has said a vehicle hit a bridge at Patricroft, halting some train services.
The operator said trains cannot run between Newton Le Willows and Manchester Victoria "while engineers resolve the issue".
Disruption was expected until 11:30.
Image source, PA MediaLiverpool John Lennon airport is to re-open from 10:30, officials have said.
The airport was closed due to snow and teams have been working to clear the runway.
In a statement on X, external, the airport said the terminal is now "fully open" but the "runway remains closed for snow clearing" but "anticipated" the full opening time would be at 10:30.
There is disruption to a number of council services in Wirral following heavy snowfall, the council has said in a post on X, external.
All special educational needs transport has been cancelled and families are being contacted directly.
Some schools are closed and parents will be advised through email or their own social media channels, the authority said.
Bin collections were also suspended today and street cleansing services will not take place.
Image source, GoogleSchools in Wirral have also closed due to the bad weather.
They are:
Image source, GoogleSeveral schools have been forced to close in Lancashire again due to the fresh snowfall
Lancashire Council Council said more than 15 sites had been shut for the day in Nelson, Burnley and Rossendale.
A college in Oldham has also shut its doors.People are urged to check their local council website for more information.
Image source, Met OfficeA yellow weather warning is in force for snow and ice across the wider region.
The Met Office, external said it began at 17:00 on Monday and is active until 10:00.
Further afield, it also covers parts of the West Midlands, Wales and the the South West.
Stewart Whittingham
BBC News, Manchester
On only his only second time seeing snow, my cocker spaniel puppy barked and then nervously licked the thick layer of white stuff in our garden in Manchester earlier.
Like many, we awoke to find a fresh dusting of snowfall in the southern suburb of Northenden.
Wearing his green coat to keep out the chill, Lucky raced after his yellow ball.
But he then decided the snow was more interesting as he gave it a chomp before racing away to eat some of a fading snowman which had collapsed from yesterday's shennanigans.
It was then quickly back inside to dry off his paws.
Image source, PA MediaLiverpool John Lennon Airport has closed while snow is being cleared.
The hub also said de-icing would need to take place, with the airport expected to re-open at 10:00.
Posting on X, external, a statement said: "Safety is our uppermost priority so thank you for your patience whilst we clear the concrete surfaces and runway before re-opening."
Jenny Coleman
BBC News, Liverpool
This was the scene along Okell Drive in Halewood, Knowsley, earlier, where a fallen tree is blocking the way.
Several vehicles have crashed through the trunk after it obscured the road on a dark bend near to the Halewood Triangle Park.
I saw a car and a van hit it while I was there at 7:45.
Merseytravel buses have been rerouted but other bus companies which use the route are unaware and are turning around in a nearby car park.
Thankfully nobody was injured and the police are aware.
Image source, MerseyrailSome Merseyrail services near Chester have been cancelled due to flooding.
The firm said "due to flooding between Hooton and Capenhurst, train services will be terminated at and started back from Hooton".
A rail replacement bus service is operating between Chester and Hooton, calling at all stations.
The Environment Agency has said several "act now" flood warnings remain in place in parts of Cheshire.
They cover the River Bollin and Agden Brook in Little Bollington, and the Sankey Brook in Dallam, Warrington.
There are also less severe alerts in place for the River Mersey in Greater Manchester, where conditions appear to be improving.
Air passengers have been warned to expect delays after Manchester Airport's runways were closed for more than three hours during overnight snowfall.
They closed at 01:40 before re-opening at 05:00.
Runways were also shut for periods yesterday morning after heavy snowfall.
Image source, PA Media
This was the scene this morning not far from the Cheshire village of Hartford.
Several main roads and smaller routes have been closed after the latest dusting of snow.
Image source, Cheshire PoliceCommuters are once again facing a fresh set of delays after last night's snowfall.
The A555 Manchester Airport relief road, A533 Southern Expressway in Runcorn, Cheshire, and the A57 Snake Pass are among the larger routes to have been closed.
The A628 Woodhead Pass has also been shut.
We're here with some fresh updates as parts of north-west England wake up to a fresh layer of snow - with some roads closed and motorists facing delays.
You can read the very latest detailed weather forecast here.
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