Sheffield snow LIVE: Black ice on roads, school updates and flood alerts after overnight freeze

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First came snow, then came slush, now comes ice - it may be a perilous walk to schools this morning in Sheffield

The Star will be bringing you all the latest updates from traffic and travel in South Yorkshire, as well news from schools as they decide how to respond to today’s icy conditions.

Sheffield snow LIVE: Yellow weather warning for ice after overnight freeze likely impacting roads and schools

Key Events

  • Sheffield has woken up to find yesterday's blanketing white snow has turned to slush across the city today
  • Schools that were expecting their first day back after the holidays are messaging parents to say they have had to remain closed today instead
  • Meanwhile, a flood warning is in place in a village in Rotherham, and large parts of North East Doncaster have been issued flood alerts
  • Meanwhlie, public transport has been affected again and roads are struggling

Slippery pavements and icy roads in Sheffield this morning

Good morning and welcome to another icy day in Sheffield.

There are widespread reports of icy conditions and black ice in Sheffield today (January 7, 2025) as Sunday's snow has now had two days to turn to slush and freeze overnight. Photo from Hillsborough.There are widespread reports of icy conditions and black ice in Sheffield today (January 7, 2025) as Sunday's snow has now had two days to turn to slush and freeze overnight. Photo from Hillsborough.
There are widespread reports of icy conditions and black ice in Sheffield today (January 7, 2025) as Sunday's snow has now had two days to turn to slush and freeze overnight. Photo from Hillsborough. | National World

Yesterday’s slush has had a chance to freeze overnight and now Sheffield’s roads and pavements are quite perilous this morning.

There are widespread reports of black ice on roads and slippery footpaths this morning.

Schools are very likely to start late to give parents more time to get their children to class and navigate their walk to the gates.

We’ll be bringing you the latest updates from Sheffield’s roads, public transport and schools as it happens.

Carterknowle Junior and Holt House Infant

Carterknowle Junior and Holt House Infant schools have shared they will be open today at 11am.

Bin collections Sheffield: Veolia issues update on when to put bins out with service limited amid snow and ice

Bin collections in Sheffield are being disrupted today due to the snow and ice.

It said that waste and recycling collections will be ‘limited’ today, Monday, January 6, due to snow and ice creating ‘difficult conditions’ on the city’s roads and footpaths.

The snow and ice is disrupting bin collections in SheffieldThe snow and ice is disrupting bin collections in Sheffield
The snow and ice is disrupting bin collections in Sheffield | National World

Snow shuts High Storrs in Sheffield on first day of term

Video from the front gates of High Storrs School, which has closed on what was meant to be the first day of the term after the Christmas break.

Watch as flooding sweeps through Woodseats in Sheffield after park beck breaks its banks

Andy Kershaw shared this shocking video of fast flowing water in Woodseats as Graves Park Beck has reportedly broken its bank.

Sheffield weather: Is it going to snow again? Latest Met Office forecast as more wet weather on the way

Expectations that last night’s heavy rain would clear away Sunday’s settled snow across Sheffield have fallen flat.

Here is The Met Office’s latest forecast for Sheffield and the likelihood of more snow arriving in the next few days.

Here is the latest weather forecast for Sheffield as the city wakes up to slushy snow today (January 6, 2025).Here is the latest weather forecast for Sheffield as the city wakes up to slushy snow today (January 6, 2025).
Here is the latest weather forecast for Sheffield as the city wakes up to slushy snow today (January 6, 2025). | National World

Flood alerts issued for Sheffield by Environment Agency after snow and heavy rain

Parts of Sheffield have now been issued flood alerts by the Environment Agency.

The Environment Agency has issued the alert for what it describes as the River Don Middle Catchment - an area which runs along the river from Sheffield city centre out into Rotherham.

It comes as snow begins to melt following Sunday’s snowfall, followed by heavy rain overnight, and includes Kelham Island, parts of the city centre, the Don Valley and Meadowhall.

The Environment Agency map of the flood alert area in Sheffield. Picture: Environment AgencyThe Environment Agency map of the flood alert area in Sheffield. Picture: Environment Agency
The Environment Agency map of the flood alert area in Sheffield. Picture: Environment Agency | Environment Agency

Statement from Meadowhall

Meadowhall Shopping Centre has announced it is open today but some individual retailers may be affected due to staff have trouble getting in.

It has also closed all of its upper-level car parks.

Meadowhall Shopping Centre in Sheffield.Meadowhall Shopping Centre in Sheffield.
Meadowhall Shopping Centre in Sheffield.

A post on the shopping centre’s official Facebook page reads: “ Meadowhall is open today, however there may be some changes to retailers’ opening times due to the weather so please check directly with individual stores before travelling.

“All of our lower level car parks remain open for visitors and staff travelling by car, however, we have closed our upper-level car parks as a precautionary measure.”

More schools are announcing they are closed today:

Mercia School (it is understood Mercia previously said it would open at 10am, but will now close)

King Edward VII School

Westways Primary

Westfield School

Lowedges Primary School

Hinde House Secondary School

Meadowhead School

King Ecgbert School

Talbot Special School

St Thomas of Canterbury Primary

Stannington Infants

Forge Valley School

Lower Meadow Primary Academy

Grenoside School

Mundella Primary School

Beach Hill Nursery School

Silverdale School

Springfield Primary School

UTC Olympic Legacy Park

Chaucer School

Notre Dame

Buses, trams and roads disrupted by snow and ice today after weekend snow

Sheffield is facing major disruption on its transport network today, with bus and tram services facing major disruption by the snow.

All bus services operated in the city by both the major bus companies have been suspended as South Yorkshire wakes up to roads affected by snow and ice, as well as some flooding.

Buses and trams are disrupted by snow in Sheffield. Picture shows a bus in yesterday's snow. Photo: David Kessen, National WorldBuses and trams are disrupted by snow in Sheffield. Picture shows a bus in yesterday's snow. Photo: David Kessen, National World
Buses and trams are disrupted by snow in Sheffield. Picture shows a bus in yesterday's snow. Photo: David Kessen, National World | National World

Supertram update - Yellow, Blue and Purple running but off schedule

All First Bus services suspended in Sheffield

Updates over Stagecoach buses

Here is the latest update on Stagecoach services in Sheffield as of 5.38am today (January 6), 2025).

8

  • Birley: Suspended
  • Ecclesfield: Suspended

8a

  • Dyke Vale Road: Suspended
  • Ecclesfield: Suspended

18

  • Hillsborough: Suspended
  • City Centre: Suspended

18a

  • Hillsborough: Suspended
  • City Centre: Suspended

20

  • Ecclesfield: Suspended
  • Hemsworth: Suspended

24

  • Woodhouse: Suspended
  • Lowedges: Suspended

25

  • Woodhouse: Not Scheduled
  • City Centre: Not Scheduled

47

  • Shiregreen: Suspended
  • Herdings: Suspended

48

  • Shiregreen: Suspended
  • Herdings: Suspended

51

  • Charnock: Suspended
  • Lodge Moor: Suspended

52a

  • Woodhouse: Suspended
  • H'boro / Loxley: Suspended

56

  • Manor Park / Wybourn: Suspended
  • Nether Edge: Suspended

73

  • City Centre: Suspended
  • Rotherham: Suspended

75

  • Jordanthorpe: Suspended
  • Chapeltown / High Green: Suspended

75a

  • Jordanthorpe: Suspended
  • Fox Hill: Suspended

76

  • Meadowhall: Suspended
  • Lowedges: Suspended

76a

  • Meadowhall: Suspended
  • Lowedges: Suspended

76e

  • Meadowhall: Not Scheduled
  • Lowedges: Not Scheduled

80

  • Chesterfield: Suspended
  • Killamarsh: Suspended

81

  • Dore: Suspended
  • Stannington: Suspended

82

  • Millhouses: Suspended
  • Hall Park Head: Suspended

83

  • Chapeltown: Suspended
  • City Centre: Suspended

86

  • Chapeltown: Not Scheduled
  • City Centre: Not Scheduled

95

  • Walkley: Suspended
  • City / Rotherham: Suspended

95a

  • Walkley: Suspended
  • Crystal Peaks: Suspended

95b

  • Walkley: Suspended
  • Crystal Peaks: Suspended

95s

  • Rotherham: Suspended

97

  • Totley: Suspended
  • Nthp / Hillsborough: Suspended

98

  • Totley Brook: Suspended
  • Nthp / Hillsborough: Suspended

115

  • East Herringthorpe: Suspended
  • Rotherham: Suspended

116

  • Ravenfield: Suspended
  • Rotherham: Suspended

120

  • Peaks / Halfway: Suspended
  • Fulwood: Suspended

120k

  • Killamarsh: Suspended
  • Fulwood: Suspended

139

  • Rotherham: Suspended

140

  • Rotherham: Suspended

141

  • Rotherham: Suspended

142

  • Rotherham: Suspended

207

  • Rotherham: Suspended
  • City Centre: Suspended

216

  • Dinnington: Suspended

272

  • Castleton: Suspended
  • City Centre: Suspended

J33

  • City Centre: Not Scheduled
  • Rotherham: Not Scheduled

MAN4

  • Barlborough: Normal
  • City Centre: Normal

X1

  • Maltby: Suspended
  • City Centre: Suspended

X2

  • Maltby / Doncaster: Suspended
  • City Centre: Suspended

X3

  • Doncaster: Normal
  • City Centre: Normal

X5

  • Dinnington / Maltby: Suspended
  • City Centre: Suspended

Lydgate School remains open

Here’s why it’s important to check with your local school and not assume they are all closed today.

Lydgate Junior School has confirmed it will be open today from 10am as they say they have “local staff” able to get in.

Lydgate Junior School, Sheffield in snow (December 5, 2025).Lydgate Junior School, Sheffield in snow (December 5, 2025).
Lydgate Junior School, Sheffield in snow (December 5, 2025). | National World

Schools closing in Sheffield, Rotherham and South Yorkshire

Schools that were expecting pupils back today for their first day after the Christmas holidays are instead announcing they are closed today due to poor weather.

High Storrs School (pictured November 2024) is one of many schools announced they are closed today.High Storrs School (pictured November 2024) is one of many schools announced they are closed today.
High Storrs School (pictured November 2024) is one of many schools announced they are closed today. | David Walsh

Schools that have reportedly announced closures today include:

All Saints’ Catholic High School

Walkley Primary School

St John Fisher, Hackenthorpe

Tapton School

High Storrs School

Intake School

Yewlands Academy

Concord Academy

Wincobank Junior School

Aston Academy

Handsworth Grange Sports

Outwood Academy City

Ballifield

Stradbroke Primary

Wickersley School & Sports College

Rawmarsh Community School

Wingfield Academy

Winterhill School

Swinton Academy

Wath Academy

Clifton Community School

Maltby Academy

Brinsworth Academy

Good morning again Sheffield

Good morning Sheffield and welcome to a wet Monday in Sheffield where yesterday’s snow has turned to slush in the night.

The Star has heard a number of schools that were meant to open for the first time after the holidays have already announced they are staying closed today.

Meanwhile, the village of Whiston has been issued a flood warning, roads are struggling and public transport has been widely affected.

We’ll be bringing you all the updates as we get them.

Heavy rain has done little to shift the snow in Sheffield, and residents are waking up to slush and widespread issues as a results (January 6, 2025).Heavy rain has done little to shift the snow in Sheffield, and residents are waking up to slush and widespread issues as a results (January 6, 2025).
Heavy rain has done little to shift the snow in Sheffield, and residents are waking up to slush and widespread issues as a results (January 6, 2025). | National World

Update on Supertram: All services but Purple route operating again

First South Yorkshire services back on the road but diverted

Many First south Yorkshire bus services are back up and running, but have largely been diverted. Here the list of services and how they have been affected:

8

  • Diverted: Main Roads
  • From: Ecclesfield

8a

  • Diverted: Main Roads
  • From: Ecclesfield

18

  • Diverted: Main Roads
  • To: City Centre
  • From: Hillsborough

18a

  • Diverted: Main Roads
  • To: City Centre
  • From: Hillsborough

20

  • Diverted: Normal Route
  • To: Hemsworth
  • Main Roads to Meadowhead
  • From: Ecclesfield

24

  • Diverted: Manor Park Centre
  • To: Lowedges
  • Main Roads
  • From: Woodhouse

25

  • Normal
  • To: City Centre
  • From: Woodhouse

47

  • Diverted: Firth Park
  • To: Herdings Olive Grove
  • From: Shiregreen

48

  • Diverted: Firth Park
  • To: Herdings Olive Grove
  • From: Shiregreen

51

  • Diverted: Olive Grove
  • To: Lodge Moor Crosspool
  • From: Charnock

52a

  • Diverted: Fence Roundabout
  • To: Loxley (Terminate Broomhill)
  • From: Woodhouse

56

  • Diverted: Suspended
  • To: Netheredge
  • Main Roads
  • From: Manor Park

73

  • Diverted: Main Roads Missing Bolehill @ Treeton
  • To: Rotherham
  • Main Roads Missing Bolehill @ Treeton
  • From: City Centre

75

  • Diverted: Meadowhead
  • To: High Green Chapeltown
  • From: Jordanthorpe

75a

  • Diverted: Meadowhead
  • To: Fox Hill Chapeltown
  • From: Jordanthorpe

76

  • Diverted: Main Roads
  • To: Lowedges
  • From: Meadowhall

76a

  • Diverted: Main Roads
  • To: Lowedges
  • From: Meadowhall

76e

  • Diverted: Main Roads
  • To: Lowedges
  • From: Meadowhall

80

  • Diverted: Main Roads
  • To: Killamarsh
  • From: Chesterfield

81

  • Diverted: Huntersbar
  • To: Stannington Malin Bridge
  • From: Dore/Millhouses

82

  • Diverted: Huntersbar
  • To: Hall Park Head Malinbridge
  • From: Dore/Millhouses

83

  • Diverted: Main Roads
  • To: City Centre
  • From: Chapeltown

86

  • Diverted: Main Roads
  • To: City Centre
  • From: Chapeltown

95

  • Diverted: Hillsborough
  • To: Rotherham
  • Main Roads
  • From: Walkley

95a

  • Diverted: Hillsborough
  • To: Crystal Peaks
  • Main Roads
  • From: Walkley

95b

  • Diverted: Hillsborough
  • To: Crystal Peaks
  • Main Roads
  • From: Walkley

95s

  • Diverted: Rotherham
  • Main Roads
  • From: Walkley

97

  • Diverted: Main Roads
  • To: Nthp / Hillsborough
  • From: Totley

98

  • Diverted: Main Roads then 97 Terminus
  • To: Nthp / Hillsborough
  • From: Totley Brook

115

  • Diverted: Main Roads
  • To: Rotherham
  • Main Roads
  • From: East Herringthorpe

116

  • Diverted: Main Roads
  • To: Rotherham
  • Main Roads
  • From: Ravenfield

120

  • Diverted: Crystal Peaks via Birley Moor Road
  • To: Fulwood (Terminate Ranmoor)
  • From: Peaks / Halfway

120k

  • Diverted: Normal Route
  • To: Fulwood (Terminate Ranmoor)
  • From: Killamarsh

139

  • Diverted: Main Roads
  • To: Rotherham
  • Main Roads
  • From: Rotherham

140

  • Diverted: Main Roads
  • To: Rotherham
  • Main Roads
  • From: Rotherham

141

  • Diverted: Main Roads
  • To: Rotherham
  • Main Roads
  • From: Rotherham

142

  • Diverted: Main Roads
  • To: Rotherham
  • Main Roads
  • From: Rotherham

207

  • Diverted: Main Roads
  • To: City Centre
  • Main Roads
  • From: Rotherham

216

  • Diverted:
  • From: Dinnington

272

  • Diverted: Terminate Fox House
  • To: City Centre
  • From: Castleton

J33

  • Not Scheduled
  • To: Rotherham
  • From: City Centre

MAN4

  • Normal
  • To: City Centre
  • From: Barlborough

X1

  • Normal
  • To: City Centre
  • From: Maltby

X2

  • Normal
  • To: City Centre
  • From: Maltby / Doncaster

X3

  • Normal
  • To: City Centre
  • From: Doncaster

X5

  • Normal
  • To: Dinnington / Maltby
  • From: City Centre

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