Snake Pass reopens after being closed due to dangerous weather

The road was initially closed yesterday morning at the request of the police following snow showers overnight.

The council had hoped it would reopen within a few hours, however, snow drifts kept being blown back onto the road, making it too dangerous for traffic to be allowed through.

Now, more than 24 hours after it was closed, the route is open again.

A spokesperson for Derbyshire County Council said: We've just re-opened Snake Pass (A57).

"The road is passable with care, so please take care, particularly on the higher stretches.”

All other country roads have remained open while Snake Pass has been closed.

Yesterday the Met Office issued a weather warning for snow and ice across the North of England.

The cold weather is set to continue throughout the week, with rain, sleet and snow pushing southeastwards.