Snow starts to cause disruption for road users in South Yorkshire and Derbyshire

Snow is starting to cause problems for motorists in South Yorkshire and Derbyshire this morning as wintry weather sweeps across the region.
By Claire Lewis
Published 11th Feb 2020, 07:43 BST
Updated 11th Feb 2020, 07:43 BST
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Motorists using the Snake Pass and Woodhead Pass are reporting heavy snowfall.

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The roads were both open at 7.45am today, but the conditions were said to be treacherous.

Snow has started to fall on the Snake Pass and Woodhead Pass (Archive Pic: Danny Lawson/PA Wire)Snow has started to fall on the Snake Pass and Woodhead Pass (Archive Pic: Danny Lawson/PA Wire)
Snow has started to fall on the Snake Pass and Woodhead Pass (Archive Pic: Danny Lawson/PA Wire)
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Snow showers are expected across the region throughout today.

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Strong gusts of wind are also causing issues on the roads today, with a 40mph speed limit in place on the Tinsley Viaduct.

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