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Storm Goretti brings snow to South Yorkshire

Simon Thake,in Sheffieldand
Victoria Scheer,Yorkshire
News imagePeter Spencer/BBC A snowman positioned in the middle of a snowy field. The snowman is roughly shaped, with an uneven body and head, and it has two stick arms extending outward, one on each side. A simple face is drawn on the snowman using dark lines, featuring two vertical marks for eyes and a curved line for a smile. The surrounding ground is covered in snow, with some patches appearing icy or slushy. In the background, there is a panoramic view of a Sheffield with numerous buildings and houses spread across a hilly landscape. Peter Spencer/BBC
Snowmen appeared in Meersbrook Park early on Friday

A number of schools were closed and rail services disrupted, but South Yorkshire was largely unaffected by Storm Goretti despite forecasts of up to a foot (30cm) of snow in hilly areas.

Most of Sheffield, as well as areas to the north and west of the city, were covered by an amber Met Office weather warning for snow, which was in place until 09:00.

Snow began to fall on Thursday evening, with TransPennine Express suspending all train services between Sheffield and Manchester from 18:00.

Among the schools closed for the day were King Edward VII School in Sheffield and Penistone Grammar School in Barnsley.

News imageSimon Thake/BBC Lynn bends down next to a golden-colored dog. The dog is wearing a blue harness and a pink scarf around its neck, and it appears to be standing calmly on the snow-covered ground. Lynn is dressed in a dark purple winter coat and a light gray scarf. In the background, there is a building with a bright yellow sign that has some text on it.Simon Thake/BBC
Lynn said she and her dog Merlin would be hunkering down for the day

No major weather-related incidents were reported on roads though photos showed a bus struggling in Norton Lees Road, Meersbrook.

While parts of Doncaster saw virtually no snowfall, residents in Meadowhead in Sheffield and Penistone in Barnsley got their sledges and shovels out.

News imageSimon Thake/BBC Sam Jones clearing snow from a pathway using an orange snow shovel. He is wearing dark clothing and green rubber boots, and is bent forward while working on the task. The pathway being cleared is surrounded by thick snow on both sides. In the background, there is a large building with signage that reads “THE NORTON” and “Eatery”. The building has a white upper section and a darker lower section, with warm lights glowing from the windows. To the left, a white van is parked, and on the right side of the image, there are green bushes partially covered in snow and a road sign visible in the distance.Simon Thake/BBC
Sam Jones was out first thing shovelling snow to make sure the path to the pub was clear

Sam Jones, manager at the Norton pub in Meadowhead, was busy from first light to make sure the path to the watering hole was clear for any potential punters.

He said: "It's just one of those things, isn't it? We knew it was coming so we'll do as best as we can and just try and get on with it."

News imagePeter Spencer/BBC A residential street covered in snow and ice, creating a slippery surface. In the foreground, there is a red sign that reads “ROAD CLOSED”, supported by a metal frame and flanked by two orange traffic cones. Behind the sign, a large blue and white bus is positioned diagonally across the street, appearing stuck or unable to move due to the icy conditions. Several parked cars line both sides of the street, and the houses are traditional brick homes with snow on their roofs.Peter Spencer/BBC
Busses struggled in Norton Lees Road in Meersbrook

A further yellow weather warning for snow and ice for South and West Yorkshire, remains in place until midday on Saturday.

The Met Office said the wintry showers would bring some snow accumulations in places, but that ice was "a more widespread risk".

People have been warned that some roads and railways may be affected and said the ice could create a risk of slips and falls on untreated surfaces.

News imageWeather Watchers/SheafofWheat A serene winter landscape dominated by snow-covered fields and rolling hills. In the foreground, there is a large expanse of untouched snow bordered by a simple wire fence. Behind the fence, clusters of leafless trees stand scattered across the terrain, their dark branches contrasting sharply against the white snow. Further into the background, the hills rise gently, layered with snow and divided by dark lines of hedgerows or stone walls, creating a patchwork effect. A body of water, likely a lake or reservoir, is partially visible among the trees in the mid-ground, adding depth to the scene. The hills in the distance are dotted with more trees and appear to have a mix of open fields and wooded areas.Weather Watchers/SheafofWheat
A snowy scene in Bradfield, Sheffield

"Whilst not all areas will be affected, scattered wintry showers will continue to feed inland from the North Sea through Friday afternoon, evening and overnight into Saturday morning," a Met Office spokesperson said.

They said up to 2ins (5cm) of snow were possible on hills above 325ft (100m) elevation.

News imageWeather Watchers/EmCJ A fox lying on a thick layer of snow. The fox’s body is curled slightly, with its reddish-brown fur standing out against the bright white snow. The fox’s ears are upright and visible. The surrounding snow is uneven, with soft mounds and depressions. Weather Watchers/EmCJ
A fox curls up in the snow in Sheffield

Network Rail said on Friday afternoon that services would start to run on the Hope Valley Line from about 15:45 GMT.

Customers are strongly advised to check their journey before setting off.

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