Sheffield snow: Woodhead Pass closed due to snow - warning to motorists issued
The Woodhead Pass is closed in both directions this morning due to snow.
National Highways has warned motorists this morning that the A628, between the A616 and A57, is closed due to snow and a number of heavy goods vehicles which have struggled to get through now requiring assistance.
In a statement, the organisation said: “The A628 Woodhead Pass is closed in both directions between the A616 (Hollingworth) and the A57 (Flouch) due to snow.
“Road users are advised to use the M60, M62 and M1 as an alternative route. Road users are also advised to allow extra time for their journey. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey. “
According to the Met Office there will be a chance of rain throughout the day in Sheffield, with temperatures reaching no higher than 4C.
They will drop to 0C, although at times it will feel like -5C.
There is an amber weather warning for snow in place for parts of Yorkshire.
Met Office Chief Forecaster Neil Armstrong said: “Cold Arctic air from the north is firmly in charge of the UK’s weather, bringing the first notable cold snap of this autumn and giving an early taste of winter weather.
“As a result, winter hazards are likely through the next few days, with snow and ice a particular hazard, and the coldest conditions likely on Wednesday and Thursday. Wintry showers will affect areas exposed to the brisk northerly wind, in particular Northern Ireland, southwest Wales, southwest England, northeast England and across the northern half of Scotland.
“Whilst not all places will see lying snow, where showers are most frequent accumulations of 2-5 cm will be possible. On higher ground in Scotland, 15-20 cm could accumulate, and potentially as much as 15-25 cm over the North York Moors and Yorkshire Wolds.”
In addition to snow, ice will be an ongoing hazard, particularly overnight in the coming days.
Mr Armstong added: “Temperatures are well below average for the time of year and could get as low as -11°C in rural parts of Scotland on Thursday night, with daytime temperatures generally in low single figures for many. With clear skies, overnight ice could create some particularly tricky travel conditions.”