Weather update: Wakefield school closures as heavy snow forecast

Schools across Wakefield are closing due to severe snow being forecast this afternoon.

By Leanne Clarke

Published 9th Mar 2023, 13:17 GMT

Updated 9th Mar 2023, 14:37 GMT

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More snow is expected to fall over the next 24 hours with forecasters saying 10-20cm of snow is likely.

Some areas will see even more snowfall which will be accompanied by strong wind.

You can take a look at the hour-by-hour weather forecast here.

Schools closed so far are:

Normanton Newlands Primary School

Evolve Academy (due to staffing issues)

West Bretton J & I School

Netherton J & I School

The Springfield Centre

The Met Office predict the snow will not stop until around 10am tomorrow when it will become dry and sunny.

Keep checking back for further updates.