As it happened: Snow falls in the East Midlands
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Snow in Matlock turning to sludge
BBC News
We have also been out in Matlock in Derbyshire today.
This picture, taken where the A615 meets Bank Road, shows that sludge remains on the road surface, but conditions appear to be improving.
Roads begin to reopen after snowfall
Dan Martin
BBC News
Derbyshire County Council has said it has been able to reopen a number of roads, which were shut earlier because of snow or accidents.
The A54/A537 near Cat and Fiddle, the A53 at Axe Edge and A5004 at Long Hill are now passable with care, the council said.
However, the A57 Snake Pass, the A6024 at Holme Moss and the A515, between Brierlow Bar and Buxton, remain closed.
District council meeting cancelled
Dan Martin
BBC News
Tonight's Derbyshire Dales District Council meeting has been cancelled due to the snowy weather.
Its community and environment committee was due to meet at 18:00 GMT, but the authority says not enough councillors would be able to make the journey to its headquarters in Matlock.
BreakingWoman dies in crash near snow-hit town
Alex Smith
BBC News Online
A woman has died in a crash involving a car and lorry near the town of Buxton in Derbyshire, which has been affected by snow today.
Derbyshire Police was called to the crash, on the A515 at Brierlow Bar, just after 06:00 GMT.
The woman, who was driving the car, was found to have suffered serious injuries and died at the scene.
The road was closed while emergency services attended, and the force said "worsening weather conditions have meant that the road has remained closed".
More snowy scenes across the East Midlands
Dan Martin
BBC News
You've been sending us more pictures of snowy scenes across the East Midlands this afternoon.
Steve has captured this scene in Middleton-by-Wirksworth in Derbyshire.
And just up the road, Sheryl in Wirksworth took this.
And BBC Radio Nottingham's Martin Slack has sent us this picture of snow in Retford, Nottinghamshire.
Clumber Park in Nottinghamshire closes early
Dan Martin
BBC News
Rangers at Clumber Park, near Worksop in Nottinghamshire, have taken the decision to close the National Trust attraction early today because of the wintry weather.
The park and all its facilities were due to shut by 14:30 GMT.
Watch: Blizzard-like conditions in Buxton
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Snow is combining with strong winds in Derbyshire to create blizzard-like conditions.
X user "StormChaserLiam" posted this video, taken in Buxton.
Your pictures of the snow
BBC Weather Watchers
BBC Weather Watchers have submitted their photographs of some snowy scenes.
A dog in Wingerworth, Derbyshire, is appropriately dressed for the conditions.
In Heanor, Derbyshire, a blue tit sits in the middle of a heart as snow falls to portray a scene that would not be out of place on a Valentine's Day card.
A thick carpet of snow can be seen in these gardens in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire.
Visitor facilities and car parks close for the day
Matt Taylor
BBC News
The National Trust has said that visitor facilities at Longshaw, Ilam Park and Dovedale will be closed for the rest of today.
A Nature Tots session that was due to take place at Longshaw has also been cancelled.
A spokesperson added they hoped to reopen the sites tomorrow, with teams due to visit early in the morning to check conditions.
Elsewhere, the Peak District National Park Authority confirmed that its main office in Bakewell would be closed today.
Visitor centres in Bakewell, Castleton and Derwent opened this morning, but were "likely" to close this afternoon.
School closes early
Matt Taylor
BBC News
Tupton Hall School, in Old Tupton, Derbyshire, has closed early today.
This is due to "extreme local weather conditions".
Watch: Dogs playing in the snow
Dave Wade
BBC News
Too cute.
Gary Mott sent this picture of dogs playing in the snow in Forest Town, Nottinghamshire.
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More roads in Derbyshire close
Matt Taylor
BBC News
Derbyshire County Council has confirmed more road closures.
People are advised not to travel unless "absolutely necessary", particularly in the Peak District.
The following roads in the county are closed:
A county council spokesperson added: "Our gritting teams are out doing all they can, gritting and ploughing."Our adult education centres in Buxton, Clay Cross, Eco Centre, Matlock and Shirebrook are also closed."
Nottinghamshire school closes early
Matt Taylor
BBC News
The Joseph Whitaker School in Rainworth has closed early today.
The school said it took the decision to close after conditions on the school site and surrounding roads became "hazardous".
Council suspends bin collections due to snow
Alex Smith
BBC News Online
Derbyshire Dales District Council has suspended its bin collections today due to snow.
The authority acknowledged some areas of the district were seeing less snow than others, but added "the area around Longcliffe - our waste and recycling depot - is not looking good right now".
"For the safety of crews and local people we've therefore recalled all trucks to the depot," a council spokesperson said.
"The situation is worsening and we have to ensure that all our crew members are able to get home safely after reporting back to Longcliffe.
"We'll do an assessment later on which of today's collection areas are still outstanding and work on a recovery plan."
Snow ploughs out in the Peak District
Dan Martin
BBC News
The Met Office has predicted that between 10cm (3.9in) and 15cm of snow could fall across eastern Derbyshire between 12:00 GMT and 18:00 - with up to 25cm on higher ground.
Motorists have been urged to take care on the roads and the county council has warned drivers not to assume roads have been gritted.
Derbyshire County Council says its 35 gritter lorries can be fitted with snow ploughs to clear blocked roads if needed.
Charlotte Cupit, cabinet member for highways, told BBC Radio Derby the snow ploughs were out on principle routes in the Peak District area today.
She added: "We have some challenging conditions as we are in the midst of the Met Office's amber warning.
"We'd urge motorists not to make journeys unless absolutely necessary, and use public transport where possible – but check services are running before you leave home.
"Be mindful that the worst of the snow is forecast for the afternoon.
"We'd also ask people to keep an eye on elderly and vulnerable neighbours."
More schools close early in Derbyshire
Matt Taylor
BBC News
Two more Derbyshire schools have closed this afternoon.
Belper School and Sixth Form Centre has closed early, with a Year 9 pathways event being rescheduled from this evening to Tuesday.
St Giles CE Primary in Killamarsh has also closed.
Your pictures: Snowy scenes in the East Midlands
Dave Wade
BBC News
You've been sending us your pictures of the snow on our new WhatsApp number.
This picture of the Ecclesbourne Valley looking picturesque in the snow was taken by Gillian Foxcroft.
This picture was taken by S S Stoker in the Peak District village of Winster.
And this one was taken in Mapperley Plains by Sarah B.
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Roads blocked due to snowy conditions
Matt Taylor
BBC News
Nottingham Road, near Matlock Garden Centre in Tansley, is blocked and the road is closed due to the weather, police have said.
Stretton Road is also blocked due to the road conditions, with drivers advised to avoid the area.
Environment Agency issues flood warnings
Matt Taylor
BBC News
The Environment Agency has warned of rising river levels as a result of the predicted rainfall and snowmelt.
It said flooding of roads and farmland was "possible" along the River Trent between Newton Solney and Castle Donington.
A similar alert has been issued for the River Soar from Cossington to Redhill at the River Trent.