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: The story of a quirky Leeds pub LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Leeds in the snow
Pedestrians struggle through a snow blizzard in Leeds city centre in February 1979. | YPN Photo: YPN
2. 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
3. February 1947
Snow brought out ice skaters who enjoyed fun on the frozen River Wharfe at Otley. | jpimedia
4. Leeds in the snow
Traffic crawls along Otley Road in Headingley after heavy snow in January 1960. | YPN Photo: YPN
5. 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
6. Leeds in the snow
Recognise this location? Dewsbury Road in March 1969. | YPN Photo: YPN