MORE snow is forecast to hit Huddersfield as temperatures drop later this week.
Yesterday the gritters were out in force trying to clear up to 6cm of snow from the main roads.
The A640 New Hey Road through Scammonden was closed off while Greenfield Road was also hit by the snow.
The main roads into the town centre were soon cleared, but many roads off them proved to be problematic for motorists.
On Dalton Bank Road drivers got together to help a driver who lost control.
Steve Lawson, of Kirkheaton, saw the driver lose control and end up blocking the road.
Other motorists helped to push and turn the car around so that the driver, who was not injured, could carry on his journey.
Huddersfield Road Traffic Police said they had a quiet day. They dealt with a minor bump when a car skidded at Bank Foot Lane, Armitage Bridge.
But weather experts are warning to expect more snowfall later this week.
Salendine Nook weatherman Paul Stevens said this February could be one of the coldest since 1990 if temperatures remain low.
He said: “We are in a pool of cold air and low pressure.
“Although this snow was forecast, it’s taken people by surprise because of how much there has been – we’ve had up to 6cm in places.
“It’s going to remain cold this week and by Wednesday we could see even more. There could be up to 20cm on the hills, but much less in the towns.
“With overnight frost it will be tricky in the mornings.”
Temperatures have barely broken past the freezing, although the average for this time of years is around 7°c.
Paul added: “It has been much colder than usual, usually it’s been freezing and we’re a good 7°c or 8°c below what we usually get at this time of year.
“If temperatures do remain this low for the next week, this February could be the coldest since 1990 and if they dip, it could be the coldest in around 30 years.”
“But the good news is that into next week we could see the first hints of spring. Temperatures will be around 9°c or 10°c.”
