The "It's snowing!" and all things snow thread

[Debbie22 10]

southern softie

[Andy C 86]

DERBYSHIRE ROADS:

 

A57 [snake Pass] High Peak

both ways between A6013, High Peak and Glossop closed

A57 Derbyshire - Closed both ways between the A6013 junction and the A57 Sheffield Road junction in High Peak, because of snow.

 

Last updated: 2nd February 2009 at 12:39, started: 1st February 2009

A5012 [Via Gellia Road] Cromford

both ways between Clatterway and B5023, Ryder Point, Derbyshire closed

A5012 Derbyshire - Via Gellia Road closed both ways between the Clatterway junction and the B5023 junction in Cromford, because of roadworks.

 

Last updated: 2nd February 2009 at 07:19, ending: 31st March 2009

M1; Derbyshire

both ways between A616, Derbyshire [M1 junction 30] and A508, Northamptonshire [M1 junction 15] M1 Derbyshire - Snow both ways between J30, Sheffield and J15, Northampton.

 

Last updated: 2nd February 2009 at 12:24

A6 [Dale Road North] Darley Dale

both ways at B5057, Station Road, Darley Dale A6 Derbyshire - Traffic light failure on Dale Road North both ways at the B5057 Station Road junction in Darley Dale.

 

Last updated: 2nd February 2009 at 12:12

A511; Ashby-De-La-Zouch

both ways at B587, Nottingham Road, Ashby-De-La-Zouch open affecting all driving lanes

A511 Leicestershire - Snow cleared both ways at the B587 Nottingham Road junction in Ashby-De-La-Zouch.

 

Last updated: 2nd February 2009 at 12:40

[Main Street] Palterton

both ways between B6417, Rotherham Road, Palterton and Rylah Hill open affecting all driving lanes

Derbyshire - Snow on Main Street both ways between the B6417 Rotherham Road junction and the Rylah Hill junction in Palterton, hazardous driving conditions.

 

Last updated: 2nd February 2009 at 11:58

[Mount Pleasant] Castle Donington

both ways at Hastings Street open affecting all driving lanes

Leicestershire - Snow on Mount Pleasant both ways at the Hastings Street junction in Castle Donington, hazardous driving conditions.

 

Last updated: 2nd February 2009 at 11:58

[Watery Gate Lane] Thurlaston

both ways at Pingle Lane blocked

Leicestershire - Road cleared on Watery Gate Lane both ways at the Pingle Lane junction in Thurlaston.

 

Last updated: 2nd February 2009 at 12:36

[sutton Lane] Sutton on the Hill

both ways at Dish Lane restriction

Derbyshire - Snow cleared on Sutton Lane both ways at the Dish Lane junction in Sutton on the Hill.

 

Last updated: 2nd February 2009 at 12:35

A6; Belper

both ways between Cemetery Road and Goods Road A6 Derbyshire - Snow on Matlock Road both ways between the Cemetery Road junction and the Goods Road junction in Belper.

 

Last updated: 2nd February 2009 at 12:34

A50; Findern

eastbound at J4, A38, Findern A50 Derbyshire - Blizzard eased eastbound around the Toyota Island junction in Findern.

 

Last updated: 2nd February 2009 at 12:34

A6 [bakewell Road] Buxton

both ways between Duke's Drive and A5270, Blackwell open affecting all driving lanes

A6 Derbyshire - Snow on Bakewell Road both ways between the Duke's Drive junction and the A5270 junction in Buxton, hazardous driving conditions.

 

Last updated: 2nd February 2009 at 12:45, started: 1st February 2009

A6024 [Woodhead Road] Holmfirth

both ways between A635, Greenfield Road, Holmfirth and A628, near High Peak, Derbyshire, open affecting all driving lanes

A6024 West Yorkshire - Snow on Woodhead Road both ways between the A635 Greenfield Road junction and the A628 junction in Holmfirth, just passable.

 

Last updated: 2nd February 2009 at 12:08, started: 1st February 2009

A628 [Woodhead Pass] High Peak

both ways between A6024, High Peak and Tintwistle open affecting all driving lanes

A628 Derbyshire - Snow both ways between the A6024 junction and the A628 Woodhead Road junction in High Peak, just passable.

 

Last updated: 2nd February 2009 at 12:16, started: 1st February 2009

[pinkgirl 10]

Hi RELIABLE

 

Where in Birley are you. I'm at work in town and considering setting off home.

I live just off Linley Lane - are you anywhere near there?

 

Ta

 

Also in Birley, getting really heavy now

[Michael_N 36]

Sadly it seems to be getting worse! check out Camera 13 at Park House Lane at Tinsley you can hardly see the motorway! - http://www.traffic.sy-transport.co.uk/motorway_jam_cams.htm

[djelibeybi 10]

southern softie

 

Northern git

 

(BTW we're due to be related in July, so we're only messing!)

[craigmason 10]

if you think lasts nights snow was bad its going to be worse than that tonight according to the weather forecast i have seen

[Andy C 86]

Bus & Tram Services:

** Traveline is currently experiencing high call volumes and some technical difficulties. Please bear with us. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience **

 

Please be aware that generally services are running delayed due to the sheer volume of traffic on the roads. However, unless stated below services are running their normal routes.

 

First 57/58s are running along bottom road and are not going on to the estates. The same is the case for the Stagecoach Supertram Link and TM Travel 201 service.

 

First services 81 and 82 are operating by Ringinglow Road at the moment because Greystones Rd is closed.

 

First services 45 and 46 are missing out Sandstone Road as this is closed.

 

First services in Sheffield are generally having problems on the routes that cut through estates. Sheffield Gritters are out at the moment so hopefully the situation will improve.

 

The Stagecoach 25 service in Sheffield is running as far as Old Mother Redcap and then turning around.

 

The Stagecoach 88 service in Sheffield is turning round at Chapeltown. It is not serving High Green.

 

Powells M92 service is having difficulties serving Harley.

 

Sheffield Community Transport service M17 is not serving Twentywell Lane/St Quentin Drive and is going along the main road instead.

 

First services in Sheffield are generally having problems on the routes that cut through estates. Sheffield Gritters are out at the moment so hopefully the situation will improve.

 

Stagecoach services operating out of Rawmarsh, including 224, 222, 226, 229 and 218, are all badly affected by ice and ungritted roads. Buses are getting severely delayed and stuck.

 

First buses 7 and 43/43A are not using West Hill or serving Blackburn.

 

Addison Road in Maltby is closed, which is affecting all the First services in the Maltby area.

 

First service 66 is diverting around the Norfolk Hill area as the road is closed.

 

First service 27 is affected by the fact that Mason Avenue, Aston, is closed.

 

In Barnsley all services are running late due to the quantity of traffic. All the main roads in Barnsley are clear and generally all areas are being served. Penistone is still suffering due to the snow but buses are running as much as they can in these places.

 

TM Travel 293 service is still having troubles in the Dronfield Hill Top area. At the moment the services are not serving the Hill Top area and running along Hollins Spring Avenue instead.

 

School update

 

Bradfield School is shutting and MASS are sending school buses now to collect students.

 

Stocksbridge School is closing at 11.45. School buses are on their way to collect pupils.

 

Maltby Comprehensive is closing. School buses on way.

 

Don Valley in Doncaster is already shut.

 

Norcliffe in Doncaster is presently still open.

 

Pupil Referral units closed:

 

Cusworth

 

Springboad

 

Nexus

 

Gateway

 

Maple Med

 

Please listen to Local radio for details of services affected by snow. All main roads currently open, some untreated side roads may cause some delays.

 

For information on road closures please listen to your local radio station or visit BBC Travel News.

 

Rail Services

No reported problems.

 

Please visit http://www.nationalrail.co.uk for further details.

 

Posted 02/02/09 @ 1317

[Mathom 10]

Lashing it down with snow in heeley!

 

On the news they had a reporter in Kent and it looked vile - a whiteout. That lot's coming up here too. The weatherman said they predict half a metre for the Pennines tonight.

[MR BENN 10]

Lashing it down with snow in heeley!

 

On the news they had a reporter in Kent and it looked vile - a whiteout. That lot's coming up here too. The weatherman said they predict half a metre for the Pennines tonight.

thank god for m 4x4

[Dozey 10]

Latest weather forcast warns of up to half a metre of snow in northern England this evening and tonight.

[djelibeybi 10]

thank god for m 4x4

 

Go on, Mr Benn, let us all have a play in your Disco!

 

VERY large flakes falling here on Stradbroke now. My cats are going ballistic trying to catch them through the window panes!

[carbooter10 11]

If the snow is between JUNC 15 to 30 M1

anyone know which way its blowing ie up or down ?