Snow hits Cumbria - Tuesday (From The Westmorland Gazette)
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Snow hits Cumbria - Tuesday
10:27am Monday 14th January 2013 in News
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- Snow has fallen in Cumbria and wintry conditions are set to continue.
- Keep an eye on this page for regular updates on the weather.
- Tell us about empty grit bins or untreated roads by sending a tweet with the hashtag #WGgrit.
- Tweet your snow pictures to @gazettenewsdesk or email them to bob.hart@nqnw.co.uk
6:09pm
More snow may fall in Cumbria on Friday - keep an eye on this page for regular updates on the weather and any disruption it might cause.
Here's the latest weather forecast for the region:
Here's the latest map from the Met Office showing expected snowfall for the whole country:
Updated snow depth map for Friday. See how much snow is expected to settle in your area: http://t.co/VRmN5CGW
— @metoffice 17 January 2013
9:27am
It's bright and sunny in Kendal this morning, with most of the weekend's snow clearing on lower ground.
However, some snow remains in higher areas and on the fells.
Temperatures remain low, and drivers are advised to take extra care in case of ice.
Here's the latest weather forecast for the region:
5:59pm
Here's the latest weather forecast for the region:
Keep sending your photos and let us know about grit bin problems on our Grit Watch campaign page.
2:26pm
RT @LangdalePrimary: A sunny, snowy walk over New Bridge to Baysbrown, @PetasWorld, @gazettenewsdesk http://t.co/reLndyQX
— @CastleHeadFSC 14 January 2013
2:25pm
@gazettenewsdesk View from Skelsmergh. Glorious winter morning! http://t.co/FCOx4962
— @GrossmanKate 14 January 2013
2:11pm
Have a look at our gallery of photos of snow in the Lake district: http://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/photos/
1:49pm
Carmen Sands sent in this beautiful photo of Moss Eccles Tarn, Sawrey.
12:53pm
@gazettenewsdesk @LakelandRadio Here's @SammySkelwith with his snowman. Lots of snow here at Skelwith Fold. http://t.co/rdyPtQnI
— @lakescaravans 14 January 2013
12:53pm
@gazettenewsdesk more fun in the snow @LangdalePrimary http://t.co/2oGvOTNp
— @LangdalePrimary 14 January 2013
12:52pm
Lake Windermere @gazettenewsdesk http://t.co/d0oOqi3Q
— @lucy_inthesky10 14 January 2013
12:23pm
@gazettenewsdesk the back of our cottage skelsmergh early this morning http://t.co/f7hxu31m
— @angelagoodier47 14 January 2013
11:54am
@gazettenewsdesk a view from Beetham! http://t.co/O4OGixxV
— @sarahwardrope 14 January 2013
11:54am
@gazettenewsdesk The Lakes http://t.co/45GLHpVn
— @NigeTomo65 14 January 2013
11:24am
The valley in snow http://t.co/xnXyc1Oz
— @ruslandvalley 14 January 2013
11:16am
@gazettenewsdesk Langdale School this morning http://t.co/sisp91Hy
— @LangdalePrimary 14 January 2013
11:16am
@gazettenewsdesk A6 Shap Fell 2am http://t.co/AlbdIkHc
— @NigeTomo65 14 January 2013
10:39am
Have you spotted an empty grit bin or untreated road where you are? Visit our Grit Watch campaign page.
10:37am
There are reports of a single-vehicle accident on the M6 northbound between J37 A684 (Kendal) and J38 A685 / B6260 (Tebay). The vehicle hit the central barrier.
10:36am
Corney Fell Road is closed due to snow between Ennerdale Bridge and Calder Bridge.
10:35am
The Struggle at Ambleside is closed due to snow and ice.
10:35am
The A682 at Gisburn is closed in both directions due to snow and overturned vehicle between A59 Main Street (Gisburn) and Beverley Road (Blacko).
Emergency services are on the scene.
10:27am
SNOW started falling in parts of Cumbria yesterday as forecasters predicted up to 5cm could blanket lower levels of the county over 24 hours.
Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team wrote on Facebook: "Lots of snow now falling at all levels, please do not drive the mountain passes."
Cumbria Police closed 'The Struggle' between Ambleside and the Kirkstone Pass Inn and urged drivers not to risk using the route.
A Met Office spokesman told the Gazette on Friday that 'significant snowfall' could affect parts of the Lake District on Monday with 10cm of the white stuff over higher ground.
But wintry showers have already reached northern and eastern parts of Cumbria with snowfall expected elsewhere by this afternoon.
After fizzling out tonight, a second band of snow is expected on Monday for a time, before clearing.
The wintry blast is pushing southwards from Scotland and could disrupt travel on Monday morning, the spokesman explained.
In addition, temperatures are set to plummet as low as -8 degrees Celcius in parts causing difficult driving conditions.
The Met Office has a yellow warning for snow in place for the whole of the North West of England.
"The public should be aware of the risk of disruption to travel, particularly during rush hour on Monday for many people," the spokesman said.
"Keep up to date with warnings and give yourself plenty of time to really assess the situation."
The Westmorland Gazette is re-running its online Grit Watch service to allow you to tell us if your roads are not being gritted.
Use this page to let us know if roads in your area are not being treated or if your salt bin is empty.
If you spot a problem, email newsdesk@kendal.newsquest.co.uk or tweet us using the hashtag #WGgrit
