Traffic builds and drivers face long delays as heavy snow hits Buxton – all the roads affected

Heavy snow is covering parts of Derbyshire this morning after temperatures plunged last night.

The Peak travel Watch Facebook page reports that there has been a serious accident on Holker Road, Buxton.

An accident has been reported by the book store on the A515.

Long hill is described as very icy, people turning back.

Also, the back road between Dove Holes and Long Lane in Chapel very treacherous.

Cat and Fiddle, Snake Pass and Woodhead Pass are all open still but described as treacherous.

On the A6 Dove Holes a lorry blocking junction has cleared.

From Whaley to Macclesfield there are abandoned cars due to icy conditions

On the A515 by Dukes Drive and the hill going up to Buxton there is a lorry blocking the carriageway.

Derbyshire was put on a snow and ice alert as the UK braced itself for freezing temperatures.

The Met Office issued a severe weather warning.

A 1,200-mile 'tongue of ice' will blow in from Canada, which could cause temperatures to drop to -10C in some parts of the country.

Forecasters are predicting icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths, making injuries or accidents more likely.

Showers of rain, hail and sleet are likely leading to a risk of ice on some surfaces as temperatures fall below freezing. Some snow is also possible.

More when we have it.