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. Leeds in the snow
This image shows the horsepower needed to clear the snow on the Leeds to Wetherby Road in January 1955 | YPN Photo: YPN
2. February 1947
Snow brought out ice skaters who enjoyed fun on the frozen River Wharfe at Otley. | jpimedia
3. Leeds in the snow
Traffic crawls along Otley Road in Headingley after heavy snow in January 1960. | YPN Photo: YPN
4. Leeds in the snow
Passengers are forced to play the waiting game for a bus in Leeds after heavy snow brought widespread disruption in February 1971. | YPN Photo: YPN
5. Leeds in the snow
Recognise this location? Dewsbury Road in March 1969. | YPN Photo: YPN
6. Leeds in the snow
Is this M62 or the A64? Either way snow brought severe disruption in February 1979. | YPN Photo: YPN