Leeds snow: Live traffic and travel updates as M1 crane fire and heavy snow closes key motorways

Flights have been delayed and cancelled at Leeds Bradford Airport, while drivers have been urged to avoid the M62 as road closures have caused delays of over three hours near Huddersfield.

An amber warning from the Met Office for snow has been in place since yesterday (Thursday) afternoon and lasts until midday today.

The Met Office has warned that “significant disruption” is expected on the roads, trainlines and at Leeds Bradford Airport and that power cuts are expected. More than a hundred schools in Leeds have announced they are shut today.

Scroll down for live traffic and travel updates as Leeds is hit by heavy snow.