Sunday, 5 January 2025
Updates as snow causes disruption in York and North Yorkshire. Listen to YorkMix Radio for more information. Got info? Let us know on Twitter, or at [email protected]
Talented photographer Danny Lawson has been out and about in North Yorkshire capturing the county in the snow.
Danny, who works for the PA news agency, has photographer children and dogs having fun in the white stuff, fabulously icy landscapes, and those working hard to keep our roads as safe as possible.
The runway at Leeds Bradford Airport has reopened and operations are now resuming.
An airport spokesperson said: “Due to a backlog of departing flights, some disruption is expected to continue throughout the day.
“For the latest updates on flight times, customers are advised to contact their airline directly.
“Security screening will close at 22.45 this evening, so all departing customers should ensure they arrive at the airport before this time.
“A huge thank you to our customers for their continued patience and understanding, and a special thanks to our teams on the ground who have worked tirelessly to clear the snow.”
It may not be all over tonight. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for tomorrow (Monday, 6 January).
The full story is here.
Here’s another selection of your fabulous winter wonderland pictures from today.
The one above, by Tracy Temple, looks like a Lowry painting!
It does change our world into a sparkling new place, at least for a few hours.
Hoping York Street Kitchen, which serves freshly made home cooked meals to all in need every Sunday, is not deterred by the weather.
The team posted this today (adding that it should read ‘Mmmm’ not ‘Mummy’):
Some cheerier travel news from Reliance Bus driver and regular X poster Paul Wood:
This from the North Yorkshire Weather Updates Facebook page:
Take care to slowly pass this lorry on the A64 at West Heslerton. It's partially blocking the road.
Posted by North Yorkshire Weather Updates on Sunday 5 January 2025
The whole East Coast Main Line is affected by the snow, says train operator LNER.
You can find the latest updates here.
Leeds Bradford Airport said its runway would remain closed “until further notice” while it continues to mitigate heavy snowfall.
In an update on its website, the airport said access through security may be temporarily restricted due to the number of customers already in its departure lounge.
It added its team were “working tirelessly” to clear the falling snow and it would reopen “as soon as it is safe to do so”.
The airport had earlier said it was hoping to reopen its runway at midday.
Manchester Airport said it had re-opened its runways after previously being hampered by heavy snow.
Delays to some departures and arrivals are still possible as staff de-ice aircraft and clear walkways, the airport said on its website.
UPDATE 12:00: Attached image taken at approx. 11.00. Due to ongoing heavy snowfall, the runway at Leeds Bradford remains…
Posted by Leeds Bradford Airport on Sunday 5 January 2025
If you’re out and about in York today, take extra care, leave longer for your journey – and avoid riverside paths.
That’s the message from City of York Council.
It has issued this message today: “The combination of recent floodwaters still receding and a layer of silt and mud left behind has made riverside paths especially dangerous, preventing the usual cleaning and gritting operations.
“With sub-zero temperatures forecast to continue for the coming days, surfaces will freeze and thaw creating extremely slippery conditions.
“Please consider whether your journey is absolutely necessary and take additional care when travelling, allowing extra time for any journeys you do need to make.
“The council’s recovery teams are working hard to respond to the weather and flooding, prioritising the gritting of main routes, and clearing city centre footpaths.”
The council can’t clear Marygate until the Environment Agency remove their sandbags, “which they advise us will be on Monday. St George’s Field Coach and Car Park also remain closed until silt can be moved.”
James Gilchrist, director of environment, transport and planning said: “We would like to thank our teams who are working hard to get the city moving again following the recent flooding and bad weather.”
Further to our previous post, TransPennine Express has issued an updated ‘do not travel’ warning
Here’s what the company is saying, as at 12.12pm (Sunday, 5 January):
TransPennine Express is urging customers not to travel on the following routes today : Manchester Airport – Glasgow Central and Edinburgh via Preston and Manchester Airport – Leeds – York and Newcastle.
This is due to no bus replacement services being able to run for the planned engineering work due to the heavy snowfall which is severely impacting roads and has led to the suspension of bus operations across the Pennines and North West.
For all other routes across the TPE network customers are advised to delay their journeys until later on today and should be prepared for major disruption and possible postponement of journeys.
Customers with tickets across the affected routes can defer their journeys, and any tickets already purchased for travel today (Sunday 5 January) will be valid on Monday 6 January or a full refund can be obtained at tpexpress.co.uk/help/refunds.
Chris Nutton, Major Projects & TRU Director for TransPennine Express said: “We are urging anyone today across the affected routes to defer their travel or claim a refund.
“As the Met Office predicted, snowfall of up to 40cm has impacted our network and the logistics behind it, such as the highways accessing our maintenance depots.”
A telephone pole has come down in Bishopthorpe today.
Here’s Chantelle Marie’s post on Facebook:
Another popular attraction, Carlton Towers, has announced it is closed today.
The stately home south of Selby, posted on Facebook: “Due to the current weather conditions, Carlton Towers including The Stables at Carlton Vineyard & woodland walk will remain closed today.
“Stay warm and enjoy the snow!”
Northern Rail, like TransPennine Express, has issued a ‘do not travel’ warning this morning:
Routes, including the one between York – Knaresborough – Harrogate – Leeds, are severely disrupted.
Latest updates here.
** There’s an update post about this here **
Train company TransPennine Express has urged people not to travel on some routes, and to leave other journeys till late in the day.
Here’s what the company is saying this morning:
“TransPennine Express is urging customers not to travel on the following routes today (5 January): Manchester- Huddersfield, Stalybridge-Dewsbury, Manchester- Preston.
“This is due to no bus replacement services being able to run for the planned engineering work due to the heavy snowfall which is severely impacting roads and has led to the suspension of bus operations across the Pennines and North West.
“In addition journeys between Leeds – Manchester are also subject to ‘do not travel’ advice today due to the line currently being blocked.
“For all other routes across the TPE network customers are advised to delay their journeys until later on today and should be prepared for major disruption and possible postponement of journeys.
“Customers with tickets across the affected routes can defer their journeys, and any tickets already purchased for travel today (Sunday 5 January) will be valid on Monday 6 January or a full refund can be obtained at tpexpress.co.uk/help/refunds.”
This from Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland, the ice rink at York Designer Outlet:
“Closure: Unfortunately due to the amount of snow fall we are experiencing we have had to cancel our sessions until 12.15pm.
“We will be monitoring the weather for 12.15pm sessions onwards.
“Thank you for your patience.”
If you were planning a trip to the tip today, you might have to think again.
North Yorkshire Council has announced that these household waste recycling centres are closed due to the adverse weather:
The York Designer Outlet will open late today because of the snow.
Here’s the message it shared on Facebook this morning: “Due to the snowy weather, York Designer Outlet will open at midday today to allow staff and customers to travel safely.
“We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you later.”
Here’s the announcement from Castle Howard:
Castle Howard will be CLOSED Sunday 5th January, due to the inclement weather conditions. Heavy snowfall this morning has made it impossible to open the site.
All bookings for the House and Gardens on Sunday 5th Jan will be refunded. We apologise for the inconvenience
See more information about this notice on the Opening Times and Prices page.
Thanks for all your photos of York in the snow today. Here’s a first selection:
There’s slow traffic on the A1 at Wetherby, according to this post from North Yorkshire Weather Updates on Facebook:
09.30 A1 southbound near Wetherby at a standstill, haven’t moved for 45mins
Posted by North Yorkshire Weather Updates on Sunday 5 January 2025
Fallen trees are adding to today’s travel problems.
The A19 is reportedly blocked at Escrick outside the Parsonage with tree down.
And there’s another one across the road at Crocker Hill.
This was posted onto the Save Our Selby Facebook page by Arriva Yorkshire buses operation supervisor Will Jones.
“All bus are suspended until further notice due to the weather.
“We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.”
Travel to and from East Yorkshire is proving difficult.
East Yorkshire Buses is rejigging its timetable, and the services between York, Pocklington and Market Weighton are affected.
They warned us. After several days of Met Office weather warnings, the snow has arrived good and proper in York and North Yorkshire.
Several inches have fallen on York overnight, and at the time of writing (9.20am) it is still falling.
The weather is making travel difficult on many roads.
We’ll be keeping this blog updated as the day goes on. Send in any information and pictures to [email protected].