Snow hits Bradford district - Live Updates (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)

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Absolutely lovely little video from Bradford University of the snow today:

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A montage of some of the images our photographers have taken this morning.

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Offenders on Community Payback Orders are on stand-by to clear footpaths and public areas as severe winter weather conditions hit Bradford, say West Yorkshire Probation Service.

As part of their court orders, offenders taking part in the trust’s Community Payback teams will clear snow and ice as the region braces itself for plummeting temperatures and hazardous conditions.

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COLLEGE UPDATE:

Bradford College confirmed it remains open as usual after a number of inquiries about whether it has been affected by snow.

A spokesman said: “If there is any decision to closed the college we will put a message on our website and also on Facebook. Obviously it is down to your own personal safety as to whether you feel you can travel.”

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For anyone lucky enough to be cosy and warm at home while the snow's falling...

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The Highways Agency has issued an ‘amber alert’ advising motorists to take extra care while travelling due to the increased risk of adverse driving conditions.

They are advising commuters to plan their journeys before they set out, checking forecasts and road conditions, and to leave extra time or delay their journeys if the weather becomes severe.

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Selection of images from our photographers on their travels this morning...

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Nice time-lapse video of the snow falling at the University of Bradford this morning, posted on YouTube by MattDysonKeo.

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Please take care if travelling on the M62.

Here's a picture from the motorway traffic cameras:

And our latest travel update says: "Snow and visibility reduced on M62 between J18 M60 / M66 (Simister Island) and J25 A644 (Brighouse)."

See more here

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SCHOOL UPDATE:

Wilsden Primary School is remaining open for now but any parents                 concerned about travel arrangements can pick up their children.

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SCHOOL CLOSURE:

Snow has forced the closure of Phoenix Special School in Keighley.

The school is currently due to reopen tomorrow.

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Here's the forecast... as if you didn't already know!

You can check the updated weather on our website by clicking here

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The Met Office has upgraded its “cold weather action” warning to level three - one underneath a national emergency - for all of England, warning winter weather could increase the health risks to vulnerable patients and disrupt the delivery of services.

Andy Page, Met Office chief forecaster, said: “We expect rain, sleet and snow to affect many parts of the UK over the next day or so, with eastern areas of Britain seeing the most snowfall. With some very low temperatures overnight we expect ice to cause some impacts too and people should be aware that there is likely to be some travel disruption.”

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Overnight snowfall is causing minor traffic disruption in Bradford today.
Bradford Council said its gritters had been out on primary routes in the city from around 3.30am this morning as rain and sleet turned to snow.
So far, no major incidents have been reported, but visability is reduced on the M62 due to fog.
Passengers at Leeds Bradford Airport are being warned to allow extra time for their journeys and to check the status of their flight with their airline or tour operator before travelling to the airport.
No school closures have been reported in the Bradford area.