WEATHER: big freeze continues

MOTORISTS were facing long delays this morning as Rotherham struggled to get back to normal after last week's snow.

Some motorists were facing delays this morning as Rotherham struggled to get back to normal after last week's snow.

Freezing temperatures, which dipped as low as -10 in some areas, meant icy conditions made the journey to work hazardous, particularly on untreated side roads.

Bus services taking in minor routes are still suffering from diversions and cancellations while breakdowns and road repairs are stalling commuters elsewhere.

The A57, between South Anston and Worksop, has suffered slow-moving traffic once again due to two broken down vehicles this morning

Traffic was particularly heavy on the region's motorways this morning, caused by a combination of barrier repairs and a broken down tanker on the M18 between J2 A1(M) Wadworth and J1, A631 (Bramley)

Most Rotherham schools got back to normal today after last week's disruption, although a number were still affected by snow and ice.

Many communities spent the weekend digging themselves out of the snow, such as the residents of The Oval, North Anston (pictured).

For the latest details of disruption caused to public transport services in an around Rotherham visit www.travelsouthyorkshire.com.

Weathermen say freezing temperatures will continue for most of this week with fog forecast overnight tonight and first thing tomorrow.

Rotherham school closures, December 6.

Abbey

Catcliffe Primary

Brinsworth Academy - Open for Y10 and above

Dinnington Community Primary School closed to pupils but open to staff. (Closure due to damage to roof and guttering caused by snow).

Dinnington Comprehensive - Open for Y10 and above

Kelford School - closed to pupils (open for staff from 10am).

Milton

Willows (open from 10am to 2.30pm for those parents who can transport their children to school - no school transport available)

A school's Christmas fair, called off on Saturday because of the weather, has been rescheduled for December 11.

The fair at Clifton: A Community Arts School in Middle Lane, Rotherham, will start at 10am when it will be opened by the Mayor of Rotherham. Admission costs 25p.