Summary

  • Live updates as snow falls in the East Midlands

  • Woman dies in crash near snow-hit town

  • Environment Agency issues flood warnings due to rainfall and snowmelt

  • Schools in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire closed

  • Crash closes road in Derbyshire town

  • Council suspends bin collections due to conditions

Live Reporting

Dan Martin, Samantha Noble and Alex Smith

  1. Nottinghamshire beauty spot shut due to snow

    Alex Smith
    BBC News Online

    Rufford Abbey Country Park in Nottinghamshire has confirmed it has closed due to snowfall in the area.

    The beauty spot shut at midday.

    Rufford AbbeyRufford Abbey Country Park

  2. Fire service advice as roads close

    Dan Martin
    BBC News

    Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service has urged people not to travel in the snowy conditions if journeys are not essential.

    The county council has warned the A515 at Brierlow Bar, the A537 Cat and Fiddle and the A5004 Long Hill are all closed because of snow or accidents.

    TruckMartin O'Neil

  3. Snow settling in Nottinghamshire town

    Matthew Bunn
    BBC News

    I've been out in Kirkby-in-Ashfield, in Nottinghamshire, where lots of snow is coming down now and settling.

    Kirkby-in-Ashfield
    Kirkby snow

  4. Schools in Derbyshire close their doors

    Matt Taylor
    BBC News

    Six schools and nurseries confirmed they would be closed today due to the snowy conditions.

    Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School in Ashbourne and Anthony Gell School in Wirksworth both said details of remote learning would be sent to parents and pupils.

    In Buxton, Fairfield Infant and Nursery School, Harpur Hill Primary School and Nursery, and Flagg Nursery are closed.

    Longstone Primary School in Great Longstone is also shut.

  5. Crash closes road in Buxton

    Matt Taylor
    BBC News

    A crash involving a van has closed a road in Buxton as snow continues to fall across Derbyshire.

    Derbyshire Police said officers were called at about 08:35 GMT to the A5004 Long Hill.

    No injuries have been reported, but motorists are advised to avoid the area.

    Police car in snowBuxton Weather Watch

  6. Send us your snow pictures on WhatsApp

    Dave Wade
    BBC News

    We want to see your pictures of the snow where you are.

    If it's safe to do so, you can get in touch with us on WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210 or by clicking this link.

    WhatsappReuters

  7. Latest updates as snow falls in the East Midlands

    Laura Hammond
    BBC News

    Welcome to our live coverage as snow has been seen falling and settling in the East Midlands.

    Amber weather warnings are in place for snow for parts of Derbyshire, while a yellow weather warning covers the majority of the region.