"Blizzard" conditions cause chaos across Greater Manchester
The Met Office is urging people not to head out if they don't need to
Snow is causing chaos across Greater Manchester this morning and we're warned there might be more to come.
"Blizzard" conditions have led to hours of delays for some drivers on the M62 with many being urged not to travel unless necessary.
The Met Office has issued amber and yellow warnings for snow across the region with warnings heavy snow could cause "significant disruption" until about midday.
A less severe yellow warning is in force until 2pm at the minute.
There are further warnings of snow and ice over the weekend.
Travel Disruption
The wintry weather is causing some major issues to travel this morning after heavy snowfall overnight, with some describing conditions as "blizzard" like.
Drivers have reported being stuck for hours on the M62 overnight with reports of a number of crashes.
National Highways is advising drivers that lane closures remain in place on the M62 while work continues to treat the carriageway with gritters and ploughs.
Heavy snowfall caused hours of delays between junctions 21 (Milnrow) and 22 (Denshaw) in the early hours of the morning and lane closures were put in place in both directions.
Work has been ongoing around the clock, although gritters and ploughs were hampered in their efforts by some road users illegally blocking the hard shoulder and Red-X lanes.
Lane 1 is still closed eastbound, with around eight miles of congestion and 90-minute journey delays.
Lane 1 is also closed westbound, where there is one mile of congestion and 10-minute delays.
Many roads are being described as impassable, with mountain rescue teams among those called out to help overnight.
National Highways is asking everyone travelling in the region to consider if their journey is essential and to go prepared.
It's not just drivers being affected, buses are struggling too.
People planning to use trains across the region today are also being urged to check before leaving home as service disruption is expected.
Schools
There are reports of schools closing across the region due to the weather.
The advice is to check locally with your school to see if it's planning to open today.