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
13. Leeds in the snow
Despite the Siberian conditions trains were still running between Leeds and York in January 1996 | Bruce Rollinson. Photo: Bruce Rollinson.
14. Leeds in the snow
The roads east of Leeds, near Sherburn in Elmet, were a case of 'handle with care' in March 1996. A gritter stopped to see if he could help after this motorist found himself off the road facing the wrong way. | Mike Cowling Photo: Mike Cowling
15. Leeds in the snow
An unlucky start for this driver. His car collided with a bus shelter in Halton in March 1996. | YPN Photo: YPN
16. Leeds in the snow
These people were making the most of arctic conditions in Leeds, enjoying sledging on a hillside off Wetherby Road in January 1997. | Graham Lindley Photo: Graham Lindley
17. Leeds in the snow
A youngster dares to throw a snowball at his mum while walking through the grounds of Kirkstall Abbey in January 2001. | YPN Photo: YPN
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Two people brush off snow from a light aircraft, before taking to the air from Multiflight near Leeds Bradford Airport in December 2000.. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty