Derbyshire snow updates

Highfields School (Lumsdale and Starkholmes sites) are closed today Monday 19 March. Freezing conditions overnight have resulted in the sites being unsafe.

Northern Rail services between Buxton and Hazel Grove are currently suspended in both directions because of snow blocking the line. Alternative road transport is also not running because of the conditions

Services currently suspended - 58, 442, 76, 77.

Service Alterations - 65 is not serving Eyam, Foolow and Gt Hucklow
Service Alterations - TP is not serving Taddington
Service Alterations - 60A service is not serving Stoneheads

190 - This service will not be operating via Shallcross, Peak Forest and and Peak Dale until further notice

A number of road closures remain in place in the High Peak area:

• A6024 Holme Moss
• A57 Snake Pass
• Monks Road, Chunal to Charlesworth

The A53 Leek Road and the A54 Cat & Fiddle are now open.
The A515 Buxton to Newhaven has also now re-opened.

The Met Office has forecast a mostly dry day, with isolated light snow showers at first across the Peak District. Daytime thaw of snow across lower ground.

A Met Office yellow weather warning for snow and ice remains in force until the end of the day. Driving conditions on high-level remain treacherous, with freezing temperatures and strong winds causing lying snow to drift.

The A623 Chapel-en-le-Frith to Baslow, A624 Chapel-en-le-Frith to Glossop and A5004 Long Hill are all now open, Derbyshire County Council confirmed this evening.

Five roads remain closed and will not reopen before tomorrow. They are:

• A6024 Holme Moss
• A57 Snake Pass
• A53 Leek Road
• A54 Cat & Fiddle
• A515 Buxton to Newhaven

A spokesperson for Derbyshire County Council said: "We've gritted all secondary routes across the county again this afternoon and are currently out treating all primary routes.
"Farmer contractors have been helping our clearance efforts throughout the day and will be back working from first light tomorrow.
"High winds are continuing to cause snow drifts on exposed routes, making clearance very difficult.
"Our gritting teams will be back on primary routes from 4am tomorrow ahead of the morning commute."

As of 7pm, these are the latest Stagecoach services which are up and running in the Chesterfield area:
Service 2b - Terminating at Walton shops
Service 5 - now suspended 
Service 10 - operating normal route to Littlemoor then going down to Cricketers to turn round back to Chesterfield
Service 15a - now suspended
Service 16a - now suspended
Service 39 - Full route
Service 43 - Normal route
Service 44 - Normal route
50/50a - main roads only. Not serving Birk Hill estate
Service 51 - Main road only,terminating Clay Cross
Service 54 - Not serving Train station & Alma estate
Service 70a and 71 - Full route
Service 77 - Not serving Inkersall, Mastin Moor and Barlborough Village
Service 80 - service suspended 
Service 82 - Not serving Arkwright, Castle est.Terminating at Bolsover
Service 83 - Main Roads only
Service 90 - Not serving Landsdown Road and Peterdale
Service 91 - Terminating at park
Service X17 GOLD - operating to Sheffield only. Not serving Matlock 
For the latest, see: https://t.co/WIc5rmpcCd

Highways England has confirmed the A628 Woodhead Pass will remain closed overnight in both directions, between the A57 Snake Pass and the A616.

More than 100 homes in the Hasland area of Chesterfield are currently without power.
Full story: Chesterfield homes left without power

Derbyshire Dales District Council has confirmed the Bakewell stall market tomorrow (Monday) has been cancelled due to the weather.

Derbyshire Constabulary is still advising motorists in the north west of the county (Glossop, Buxton and surrounding areas) to only travel if absolutely necessary.
An overnight frost is also expected to lead to hazardous driving conditions on the roads for the Monday morning commute.
A police spokesperson said: "Temperatures are not expected to climb above freezing until later in the day on Monday.
"With a strong wind still blowing, driving conditions remain treacherous - both in terms of roads and visibility."

three a and b - full route now served
three c - not serving Sotheby Ave/Coxmoor 
pronto - full route from 12.55pm
connect - full service - not Saltergate
amberline, H1, and the 20 - all now running full route
Sixes, swift, and comet all running normal Sunday routes

Two additional main routes have been added to the list of closures in Derbyshire - the A623 between Chapel-en-le-Frith and Baslow and the A624 between Chapel-en-le-Frith and Glossop.

The full closure list from Derbyshire County Council, as of 1pm:

• A6024 Holme Moss
• A57 Snake Pass
• A53 Leek Road
• A54 Cat & Fiddle
• A5004 Long Hill
• A515 Buxton to Newhaven
• A623 Chapel to Baslow
• A624 Chapel to Glossop
• A628 Woodhead Pass

A council spokesperson said: "We're facing extremely challenging weather conditions and are urging motorists not to travel in high ground areas unless absolutely essential.
"We've got snow ploughs and farmer contractors out across the county working to clear snow from routes, and will continue to grit.
"We're currently concentrating our efforts on major roads but strong winds are hampering progress − blowing snow back onto roads as soon as we are clearing it."

Service 61 to Hayfield is to start running from Buxton at 1pm, but not via Long Hill.
Transpeak services from Buxton to Derby are also resuming, but will not serve Chelmorton, Taddington or Ashford-in-the-Water.
Also, the 199 is now serving Buxton, but will not call at Peak Dale.

A reminder that there are no trains running between Hazel Grove and Buxton due to the poor weather.
A spokesperson for Northern said: "Network Rail staff are working to clear the line to enable the safe passage of trains.
"Due to the poor road conditions we are unable to provide alternative road transport at this time."
For the latest, visit www.journeycheck.com/northernrail or www.nationalrail.co.uk

Stagecoach Manchester says its 358 service is now operating as normal following the earlier disruption in the New Mills and Hayfield areas.

East Midlands Airport has confirmed its runway has now reopened. Passengers are still advised to check with their airline for the latest updates.

Buxton Opera House has said tonight's performance of the Take That Experience has been postponed until May 20 due to the weather conditions.
Tickets will be automatically transferred to the new date, or contact the box office on 01298 72190 for a refund.

The Transpeak service is currently only operating between Derby and Bakewell.
The 199 service is to start running shortly, but will not serve Buxton or Peak Dale.
All other High Peak Buses routes remain suspended.

The current view from the BRM Solicitors webcam in Chesterfield town centre, looking towards the Town Hall, Saltergate. The webcam image updates every 30 seconds, so click here to see the latest pictures.

Stagecoach Manchester say service 358/360 is currently unable to serve New Mills and Hayfield and is operating between Stockport and Marple only.

An update on the weather problems affecting rail services between Stockport and Sheffield. National Rail report the line is currently blocked due to a large snow drift in the Chinley area. This is affecting Northern, TransPennine Express and East Midlands Trains services.

Skylink Derby - full route is being served
20 - unable to serve Marlpool, Hallam Fields or Larklands. Kirk Hallam, main roads only. 
The Threes, Nines, Pronto, Connect and Calverton Connection remain suspended.

A Met Office yellow alert for snow and ice remains in force throughout Sunday.
The warning states: Snow showers are likely to continue throughout Sunday, with an increased chance that longer spells of snow will affect some areas. 
"Southern and eastern regions look most vulnerable overnight and early on Sunday and then southwestern areas of England and south Wales into the daytime. 
"Any heavier snow will become largely confined to southwest England through the day. 
"There is a chance of travel delays on roads with some stranded vehicles, along with delayed or cancelled rail and air travel. Damage to trees or other structures increases the chance that power cuts could occur, especially over southern and southwestern parts of England.
"There is a small chance that some rural communities could become cut off. Icy surfaces increase the risk of accidents and injuries. Significant wind chill and drifting will be added factors, especially over hills."

The Met Office say the strong, bitterly cold winds will remain throughout Sunday, with sunny spells and scattered snow showers. The snow showers will gradually become lighter and isolated through the morning to leave a mostly dry afternoon.

Derby County’s Sky Bet Championship fixture at home to Cardiff City this afternoon has been postponed due to the weather conditions.

Derbyshire police is continuing to advise people to only make necessary journeys following the overnight snowfall, which is continuing in many areas this morning.
A spokesperson said: "The multi-agency operation to keep roads as clear as possible via gritting and ploughing is ongoing.
"However, with temperatures scarcely expected to top freezing and strong winds continuing to blow, driving conditions will remain treacherous - both in terms of roads and visibility.
"If you do intend to travel today, please plan ahead and think about possible delays or disruptions. Keep an eye on the forecast and make sure you have warm clothing in the car, along with water, a shovel and a torch.
"Take care when driving during wintery conditions and if you see a road closed sign, don’t ignore it. If you continue to drive on a closed road and you have an accident, it may invalidate your insurance."

Northern reports that due to the poor weather conditions no trains are currently operating between Hazel Grove and Buxton, and through the Hope Valley between New Mills Central and Sheffield. This is also affecting East Midlands Trains services on the Liverpool Lime Street/Nottingham/Norwich route.
High Peak Buses has suspended all services until further notice.

Stagecoach has suspended all bus services in the Chesterfield area.

Derbyshire County Council is advising motorists to avoid travel unless absolutely necessary in high ground areas this morning.

The following roads have been closed due to heavy snow and ice:

• A6024 Holme Moss
• A57 Snake Pass
• A53 Leek Road
• A54 Cat & Fiddle
• A5004 Long Hill
• A515 Buxton to Newhaven
• A628 Woodhead Pass

Highways England report the A628 is closed in both directions between the A616 (Flouch roundabout) and the A57 (Tintwistle), due to heavy snow.
Road users are advised to use the M62. Please allow extra time for your journey and drive to the conditions. If possible, delay your journey and only travel if absolutely necessary.