Heavy snow can bring chaos to commuters, disruption to public transport, cancellations, as well as enormous fun depending on your viewpoint. It also has the ability to generate a sense of community spirit. These photos showcase how your city has coped after a deluge of the white stuff down the decades. READ MORE: Intriguing pictures show life in Leeds during the 1950s LOVE LEEDS LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join the Leeds Retro facebook group
1. January 1955
This image shows the horsepower needed to clear the snow on the Leeds to Wetherby Road.
2. February 1947
Snow brought out ice skaters who enjoyed fun on the frozen River Wharfe at Otley.
4. February 1971
Passengers are forced to play the waiting game for a bus in Leeds after heavy snow brought widespread disruption.
6. February 1979
Is this M62 or the A64? Either way snow brought severe disruption at the end of the 1970s.