Live updates as heavy snow causes chaos across Leeds as disruption to train services continues

Leeds is facing severe disruption this morning as heavy snow blankets the city, with key transport routes closed.

Flights were suspended at Leeds Bradford Airport earlier today (January 5), after the runway was shut down.

Snow is causing chaos across Leeds as the airport runway has now closed and trains are being cancelled.placeholder image
Snow is causing chaos across Leeds as the airport runway has now closed and trains are being cancelled. | Tony Johnson

Elsewhere, the inclement weather has caused travel chaos. Train services have been cancelled or delayed as lines remain blocked, while bus routes have been disrupted.

It comes after an amber weather warning for snow and ice was issued by the Met Office, as forecasters predicted up to seven centimetres of snow could fall with experts advising against all but essential travel.

We'll be bringing you live updates on the snow’s impact, including travel advice, emergency updates and the latest weather forecasts in the blog below -

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