Several inches of snow has fallen in parts of Huddersfield as winter bit back.
There were reports of up to 18cm of snow up towards Holme Moss this morning and as much as 11cm at the top of Salendine Nook.
Several Kirklees schools and many in Calderdale have been closed because of the weather.
And it’s set to continue for much of the day, with lulls between heavy bands of snow according to Huddersfield weatherman Paul Stevens.
Kirklees Council had gritted all the priority roads yesterday evening but many of the side roads were treacherous as people left for work this morning.
Kirklees Rural Police reported a spate of accidents, thankfully without injury.
A62 in the snow by Colin Steele
A spokesman said: “Traffic incidents have been coming in thick and fast and we have had two cars go into walls and one on its roof. Take care out there.”
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Further afield Leeds Bradford Airport was forced to close as crews worked to clear the runway, which could cause delays to flights later today.
A spokesman said: “We have had 5cm of snow, it started at 1am. The snow-clearing teams are out on the runway making sure we can reopen as soon as possible.”
More than 40 schools across West Yorkshire are closed.
The Met Office has warned motorists to allow extra time for journeys because of icy conditions on the roads.
Mr Stevens said: “The rain turned to snow at 10.38pm last night and it has been steady since then, with a lull about breakfast time.
Snow at Mount
“It’s certainly at the top end of what was forecast and at Holme, there are reports of 18cm so far.
“There is more to come with snow in all areas, including the town centre, through the day.
“The winds are likely to pick up tonight and that could cause drifting in some exposed areas.
“It will also turn colder for the weekend but the snow will be restricted to showers”.
Snow on the M62
Similar snowfall was recorded at Leek in Staffordshire and Shap in Cumbria, and several A roads were closed over the high Pennines in south Yorkshire.
Strong, north-easterly winds and wintry showers in many places will ensure temperatures remain below normal at least until the middle of next week.
The A6024 over Holme Moss was closed on the Derbyshire side and many other roads including the M62 were described as treachersou.
There was also heavy congestion on many of the roads in Huddersfield.
