Overview
- National Highways closed the A628 Woodhead Pass, a key trans‑Pennine link, in both directions between the A616 (Flouch) and the A57 (Hollingworth).
- The closure took effect late Wednesday, February 18, and continues into the early hours of Thursday, February 19.
- Motorists are being directed to the M60, M62 and M1, with advice to allow extra time or consider re‑routing or delaying travel.
- The Met Office has a yellow warning in place for snow across Greater Manchester, South Yorkshire and other areas, focused on overnight hours.
- Forecasts indicate 2–5 cm of snow above 150–200 m, up to 10–15 cm above 250–300 m in some upland areas, with only minor amounts possible at lower levels.