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Snow delays traffic on North York Moors – Ploughs and gritters at work

Snowploughs are busy at work to try and clear roads on the North York Moors today (Thursday).

Gritters are also on the county’s roads as the cold snap continues.

The snow that left many drivers stuck last night continues to cause problems. The A171 to Whitby between Moorsholm and Newholm is reported to be slow.

There are also travel challenges on the A170 and A1257. Strong winds mean there is lots of drifting snow and back roads are even more treacherous.

You can see the latest from the North Yorkshire Council webcams below.

A170 Sutton Bank
A169 Blue Bank
A1257 Clay Bank
B1257 Chop Gate

Blizzard conditions are possible in parts of north-east England where an amber warning for snow has come into force, the Met Office said.

As much as 25cm of snow could settle on high ground on the North York Moors and the surrounding area, where the amber warning remains in place until 9pm.

Met Office meteorologist Greg Dewhurst: “Thursday will be a sunny day for most, but there will be further sleet and snow showers for coastal stretches which will filter a little inland too. Heavy across north-east England in particular.

“The highest snowfall totals from Wednesday night through Thursday will likely be across the Sperrins, North Yorkshire Moors, Northwest Highlands, Grampians and upland Pembrokeshire.”