Drivers told to expect delays and plan ahead as snow forecast throughout the day in Dewsbury, Batley, Mirfield and Cleckheaton
and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565
National Highways has told drivers to expect delays after the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for snow the area for between 6am today and 6am tomorrow.
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Hide AdNational Highways, in conjunction with the Met Office, are strongly advising that travel in these areas is likely to be extended or even disrupted. Road users should heed messages on the overhead signs and listen for radio updates.
Road users are advised to take extra care if travelling in the affected regions.
Here is the level of disruption that is expected:
Possible travel delays on roads with some stranded vehicles and passengers, along with delayed or cancelled rail and air travel
Some rural communities could become temporarily cut off
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Hide AdThere is a small chance that power cuts will occur and other services, such as mobile phone coverage, may be affected
A chance of injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces
A chance that untreated pavements and cycle paths become impassable
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