Snow hits Bradford district - live blog (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)

6:18pm

Several lorries have got stuck in the snow at Oxenhope.
They are stranded on the B6141 Station Road, which is blocked by snow.
The road is blocked at its junction with the A6033 Hebden Bridge Road.

6:17pm

Two separate crashes temporarily closed part of a main road out of Keighley as motorists struggled in the wintery conditions today.

The A629 Halifax Road was closed at Flappit Spring, between the B6144 Haworth Road and the A6033 Haworth Road at Cross Roads.

The accidents, each said to have involved one vehicle, happened at 3pm and 4pm, respectively, on a bend.

The road was closed in both directions until about 5.45pm.

5:42pm

A road that passes under the M606 near Bradford has been closed because of snow.
Mill Carr Hill Road at Oakenshaw is shut at its junction with Cliff Hollins Lane, according to the Highways Agency.
Traffic travelling between Oakenshaw and Bierley is being affected. The road was closed at about 4.30pm.
 

5:17pm

5:16pm

A road that passes under the M606 near Bradford has been closed because of snow.
Mill Carr Hill Road at Oakenshaw is shut at its junction with Cliff Hollins Lane, according to the Highways Agency.
Traffic travelling between Oakenshaw and Bierley is being affected. The road was closed at about 4.30pm.

5:13pm

Event cancellation:

Snow means that Castaways mixed choir will no longer be performing at St James' Church, Bolton, Bradford, tomorrow.

4:47pm

Our traffic feed says Mill Carr Hill Road is closed due to snow at Cliff Hollins Lane. Affecting traffic between Oakenshaw and Bierley.

More details here

3:09pm

Couple of pictures from our roving photographer around Keighley and Haworth:

2:56pm

Bradford Council has postponed the Reflections creative arts festival event scheduled for tomorrow, where Mind the Gap were due to perform Irresistible as the headlining event.

The blanket of white that has descended on the City Park in central Bradford, and forecast of freezing conditions overnight, means it will not be safe for audiences and participants.

Mind the Gap are already working closely with Bradford Council to set a new date to ensure that Irresistible comes to City Park in the near future, and that local people will get to see this atmospheric show.

2:32pm

This weekend's Epilepsy Action 10k road race postponed to April 28. Full statement:

Due to the severe weather conditions in Bradford City Centre it is with great disappointment that we have had to postpone the Epilepsy Action Bradford 10k this Sunday. The good news is, we already have a new provisional date of Sunday 28 April 2013. We hope to be able to confirm this officially by the end of next week. Your place in the race will automatically be carried over to the new date. Please keep your race number and chip as these will still be valid to record your time on the new proposed date. If you are unable to make this date we can transfer your entry to the 2014 race (on Sunday 16 March 2014) or offer you a full refund. If you were due to collect your race pack on the day these will be sent to you when the new date is confirmed. All runners are being contacted but we know many of you run with friends or clubs and we ask for your help in spreading this message. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us on events@epilepsy.org.uk We are sorry for any inconvenience this postponement may cause but the safety of our runners, volunteers and spectators must be our first priority. We look forward to seeing you at the race in April! Race details When: Sunday 28 April 2013 (9.00am) provisional date Where: Bradford City Centre, United Kingdom Distance: 10k

Epilepsy Action

2:30pm

2:30pm

Selection of images taken by our photographers around Bradford and Ilkley today:

2:24pm

Tonight's Keighley Business Awards has been cancelled and will be rescheduled, according to their website.

2:22pm

Here's the latest Met Office report for the next 24 hours for this area:

A band of heavy rain spreading northwards across the UK has turned to snow in many parts, with some heavy and persistent snowfall likely to develop through the period into Saturday morning. High ground may see snow accumulations of 20-40 cm in places, with drifting and blizzard conditions due to the strong to gale force southeasterly winds. At lower levels, 10-15 cm of snow is likely in places. The public should be aware of the potential for severe disruption to transport and to power supplies.

The Met Office

2:21pm

And it's just been confirmed that the Bradford City vs Bristol Rovers fixture tomorrow is definitely off.

2:15pm

Our Bradford City reporter Simon Parker writes that the Bantams have asked the Football League for permission to postpone tomorrow's home game against Bristol Rovers 24 hours early.

With heavy snow hitting the district - and more on the way - there is little chance of the match going ahead.

Full story here

2:13pm

Video of the snowfall in Bradford today:

2:12pm

Delays to flights are continuing at Leeds-Bradford Airport but the runway has now been cleared of snow and opened at about 11am.

Passengers are still being advised to check their flights with their airlines although officials at the airport are not expecting to have to close the runway again.

2:11pm

Snow has shut 170 schools across the district so far because of concerns over pupils and staff safety.

Early hours and morning snow has made it a cautious start for motorists and commuters venturing out into another wintry blast with temperatures just rising above freezing.