Sheffield weather: Latest updates as snow continues to batter South Yorkshire
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Freezing temperatures and snow have a tight grip on Sheffield today. Bus services and transport links are being affected and a number of schools have closed.
Find the latest weather-related news from The Star newsroom below. Live feed posts by Alastair Ulke (now) and Harry Harrison (earlier).
Latest updates as the cold weather continues to batter Sheffield and South Yorkshire
Key Events
- Freezing temperatures and snow have a tight grip on Sheffield today
- A number of schools across the city have announced they have closed
- Bus services and other transport links affected
- Feed posts by Alastair Ulke (now) and Harry Harrison (earlier)
All Supertram services running
Just some reassurances ahead of the rush for home time this afternoon - Stagecoach Supertram say all services are still running as of 4.10pm.
Rowan School closes for Friday
Another school that will not be open on Friday is Rowan School in the Totley and Dore area. The city council has confirmed the closure in the past 15 minutes.
A tram has broken down on the Blue and Purple routes
Ahead of the rush home this afternoon, a Stagecoach Supertram has broken down on the Blue and Purple routes.
It means there will be temporarily be no services between Sheffield Station and Gleadless Townend in either direction.
Stocksbridge Junior School closed tomorrow
And another - Stocksbridge Junior School will be closed tomorrow due to the heavy snow.
Disruption on Supertram Purple route
After an earlier incident where a tram broke down on the Supertram Purple and Blue routes, there have been further complications meaning the service is now suspended.
Stagecoach say road vehicles are getting stuck on Rideway Road due to snow blocking routes nearby and creating congestion.
The purple route service is now suspended. Blue route route services are currently operating between Sheffield Station and Malin Bridge. No service is operating Between Sheffield Station and Halfway in both directions.
More schools closed for tomorrow
Yet more Sheffield schools will not be open tomorrow.
They include: Shooters Grove, Forge Valley School, St Ann’s Catholic Primary School, Bradfield School and Stocksbridge Junior School.