Weather

Here are some snowy snaps of Wakefield taken by readres.

Snow in Wakefield: 14 photos of snowfall across the district, taken by readers

The Met Office is warning of hazardous conditions

Met Office warning for 'hazardous condition' of snow and ice for Wakefield

Wakefield can expect the temperatures to drop below freezing this weekend.

Met Office warns of sharp frosts and wintry flurries across Wakefield

Wakefield will face prolonged cold spells this winter, the Met Office has stated.

Will Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford have a white Christmas?

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Met Office issues weather warning over Storm Debi

The Met Office has issed numerous weather warnings as Storm Debi hits England.

Storm Debi: Yellow wind warning issued for Wakefield as gales forecast

Wakefield will see colder weather over the next week.

Met Office forecast for Wakefield warns of cold spell and frost

Although no expected floods, West Yorkshire is still expected to see bad weather with Storm Cairan hitting the UK in the coming days

Storm Ciaran: West Yorkshire to expect bad weather as second big storm hits UK

The Met Office has warned of further floods that may hit the Castleford area.

Storm Babet: Further flood alerts issued for Wakefield and Pontefract

Here are 16 photos of floods around the district, taken by readers.

IN PICTURES: 16 snaps of Wakefield floods caused by Storm Babet

Storm Babet has hit Wakefield bringing heavy rain and wind, causing 40,000 customers across Yorkshire and the North East power cuts so far.

Northern Powergrid: What to do if your power is affected by Storm Babet

Heavy rain and winds are continuing to affect the district this morning and are expected to continue.

Storm Babet: Teams on standby across Wakefield

The Met Office has announced a flood alert for numerous areas in Wakefiled.

Flood alerts issued for Wakefield as Storm Babet continues

An expert from the International Drivers Association has shared his tips on how to keep your vehicle and wildlife safe during Storm Babet.

Storm Babet: Drivers encouraged to check vehicles for damage and wildlife

A new storm will bring brings increasingly wet and windy weather across the region.

Storm Babet: West Yorkshire to see heavy rain and strong winds this week

West Yorkshire will see a change in weather over the next week.

Met Office: 'Cold snap' to hit West Yorkshire later this week
The Met Office has announced that further rain, perhaps heavy in places, is likely across West Yorkshire for the rest of this week, before the weather turns much cooler by the weekend.

The mini-heat spike this weekend could bring a boost to soon-to-be hibernating hedgehogs and dormice.

Mini-heatwave to bring boost to hibernating hedgehogs across West Yorkshire

West Yorkshire will enter a 'mini heatwave' this weekend.

Met Office forecasts show October 'mini heatwave' on the way - here's when

West Yorkshire will welcome Storm Agnes later this week.

Storm Agnes to bring strong winds and heavy rain across West Yorkshire

September’s delayed heatwave is likely to peak this weekend with temperatures set to soar as high as 30C, according to the Met Office. (Scott Merrylees)

Saturday likely to be hottest day of 2023, according to Met Office

People across the area have been waking up to find their cars covered in dust

Why cars across West Yorkshire have been covered in dust

West Yorkshire will see highs of 27C as the September heatwave continues.

Met Office issues health alert as temperatures soar across West Yorkshire

Can I give my dog ice cubes? 8 myths about keeping your dog cool when it’s hot

The Met Office has predicted warmer weather across West Yorkshire for the weekend.

Met Office: West Yorkshire to see sunshine with temperatures reaching mid-20s

Areas of West Yorkshire are set to see peaks of 23C.

Here's the exact date when West Yorkshire will hit 23C weather

The Met Office has warned of continued unsettled weather this weekend.

Met Office: Warnings issued amid a wet and windy weekend across West Yorkshire

The Met Office has warned residents of changing weather throughout the next week.

Met Office warns of 'thundery showers' throughout West Yorkshire
The Met Office has warned of thundery showers as West Yorkshire continues to face unpredictable weather.

Communities can apply for grants of up to £50,000 to deliver projects that help their area become greener.

New £50,000 grant announced to help communities tackle climate change

The Met Office has shared that warm weather is set to return to the region mid-August.

Met Office reveals when warmer weather will return to West Yorkshire

McDonalds, on Dewsbury Road, was forced to temporarily close due to weather damage.

Wakefield McDonald's forced to close after roof collapses during 'severe storm'

Temperatures could reach up to 40 degrees celsius across the district due to a 'heat dome'.

West Yorkshire to face scorching 'heat dome' with the chance of 32C weather

The Met Office said the warning is in force for 24 hours from midnight Saturday.

Wakefield weather: Met Office issues yellow warning for thunderstorms

Wakefield has seen some glorious sunshine and it’s set to get even hotter later this week.

Here’s when temperatures are set to reach 24C in Wakefield

Holidaymakers heading to Spain are being warned of potential disruption after parts of the country were hit by heavy rainfall.

Travel warning for Spain as heavy rain causes flooding in popular hotspots

Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images

Weather: How hot will it get in Wakefield this week?

King Charles III shelters from the rain beneath an umbrella during a visit to York Minster last November. His coronation day on Saturday May 6, is forecast to be another wet day, according to the Met Office. Photo by DANNY LAWSON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

Your weather forecast for King Charles' Coronation and bank holiday weekend

Here is the Met Office's weather forecast for Coronation weekend.

Wakefield's Coronation weekend weather forecast revealed

With many looking ahead to the prospects for the bank holiday weekend, what can we say about this weekend’s weather?

May Bank Holiday weather forecast: Met Office reveals outlook for long weekend

El Nino: how will the weather phenomenon affect the UK?

111.3mm of rain has fallen so far this month.

Weather: Wettest March recorded in over 40 years for West Yorkshire

Traffic on the M62 motorway near Wakefield contends with surface water and spray after heavy rain. Picture Tony Johnson

Surface water and early flood alert scheme planned for West Yorkshire

A property expert has issued a warning to homeowners as snow warnings continue.

West Yorkshire's Snowmaggedon: Five ways snow can damage your property

Yorkshire will see colder temperatures return at the start of next week.

Winter weather: Yorkshire to face a brief respite before cold returns on Monday

Here are 10 snaps of some of Wakefield's cool canines enjoying the snow

Walkies in a winter wonderland! Meet Wakefield's snow dogs

Northern Powergrid have shared that they are pushing to restore 3,000 customers still impacted by snow and ice.

Northern Powergrid offer update on Yorkshire homes without power

As areas woke up to a blanket of snow yesterday, (Friday 10 March) children took to Sandal Castle to play in the Winter Wonderland.

Here are 11 icy pics of families having a brrr-illiant time at Sandal Castle

Around 7,000 homes across Yorkshire are without power this morning due to the impact of snow and ice that has fallen in the region.

7,000 homes left without power in Yorkshire - including Wakefield

Children enjoying sledding in the snow at Friarwood Valley Gardens.

Weather: Hour by hour forecast for Wakefield

Heavy snow is forecast this afternoon and into tomorrow.

Weather update: Wakefield school closures as heavy snow forecast

Met Office UK Weather forecast for the afternoon of 09/03/23.

Snow warning: Met Office releases afternoon weather forecast video

Heavy snow is forecast for Wakefield this afternoon. (Photo Sue Billcliffe)

Hour-by-hour forecast for Wakefield as Yellow and Amber weather warnings issued

The severe weather could see disruption, including to schools.

Wakefield school closures and travel disruption expected due to snow

National Highways have issued a severe weather alert for snow in the Midlands and north of England tomorrow.

National Highways issues 'severe weather alert' for snow in North of England

Heavy snow is being forecast to fall in Wakefield next week as temperatures set to plummet.

Here is when heavy snow is forecast to fall in Wakefield next week

Wakefield's highly anticipated Rhubarb Festival is still going ahead despite strong winds from Storm Otto.

Wakefield Rhubarb Festival continues in spite of the storms