Parts of the Bradford district received a light dusting a snow this afternoon.

The heavy snowfall, predicted earlier today by forecasters, failed to materialise, although areas on higher ground, including Queensbury, received lighter flurries.

The snow has been much heavier in neighbouring Kirklees, where roads from West Yorkshire into Derbyshire have been badly-affected.

Temperatures will drop to freezing by evening and there is a chance of light snow in the Bradford district in the early hours of tomorrow, currently predicted to arrive at about 5am on Friday.

Meanwhile classes are still cancelled at Foxhill Primary School in Queensbury after strong winds caused structural damage yesterday.

Frizinghall Primary School is also still partially shut because of damage.

Health bosses are urging people to take extra care in the next 48 hours as the district faces the risk of ice or snow.

With average temperatures plunging, there is a warning that some people could be at risk.

Keeping yourself warm is an essential part of keeping healthy especially for the very young, older people, or those with a chronic illness, says Dr Aamer Khan, clinical lead for urgent care at NHS Bradford City Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG).

Slips, trips and falls become more likely during wet, cold and icy weather conditions and for people with a lung disease; kidney or heart disease; diabetes; other long term health conditions or who suffer from breathlessness the cold weather can it more likely to catch a winter illness that could become very serious.

Dr Khan said: “We are appealing to our local communities to look out for neighbours and relatives. We are also urging people to look after themselves and others this winter and importantly, to be aware in advance of where to go for urgent health help and advice - whether that’s a pharmacy, GP or only in an emergency, A&E.”