Snow is set to continue to fall across Yorkshire this morning.
Heavy snow, high winds and a maximum temperature of five degrees have been forecast by the Met Office this morning ahead of an anticipated storm.
This morning, Leeds city centre has already seen sunshine, snow, wind and rain, but the Met Office predict that this confused weather will bring us a cold, wintry day.
Snowmen in Potternewton Park in January 2021, during the last snowy season. Image: Uni Leeds Students
Flood alerts still remain in place across Yorkshire, but all alerts in Leeds city centre have now been removed.
The Middle River Aire catchment alert was removed at 10am this morning, with the government website reporting: "river levels have now fallen below levels of concern on the Middle River Aire Catchment. There is no longer a threat of flooding".
East of Leeds, towards York, Selby, Doncaster, Copmanthorpe and surrounding areas all still have flood alerts and warnings as the River Ouse is still recovering from the heavy rainfall brought by Storms Dudley, Eunice and Franklin.
Image: UK Gov
In Leeds, the wind is expected to pick up throughout the day with "occasional blustery wintry showers, but also some bright spells". The expectation from the Met Office is that the showers will remain in the west and cold weather, especially in the wind.
Tonight, the minimum temperature will be zero degrees. The Met Office says: "a band of squally winds and wintry showers will arrive during the evening. Wintry showers becoming more isolated during the night, with winds easing slightly. Clear spells developing. Minimum temperature 0 °C."
Think it's too early for 'C word'? Never mind, you've already clicked on this article.
Sure, we may only be into our second full week of September, but given the fact the weather these past couple of days hasn't exactly screamed summer, it already feels like the festive season is around the corner - but whether or not you think it’s too early to be talking about Christmas, it’ll soon be too tricky to escape from.
Especially not when the famous TV channel showing festive film favourites non-stop is now back on air in the UK.
Yes, you heard that right - Christmas films, 24-hours a day, seven days a week.
If you’re ready to wave goodbye to summer, and in welcome autumn and winter with open arms, then there's arguably no better way of getting into the festive spirit than with the long-awaited and highly-anticipated return of the TV channel that's charmed audiences for over half a decade now.
GREAT! Christmas the UK’s biggest seasonal channel, and it's now live on Sky, Freesat, Freeview and Virgin Media.
You can expect almost four months of back-to-back seasonal movies.
The 24-hour feel-good and free-to-air channel will be bursting with non-stop Christmas spirit, and will be showing a heartwarming lineup of festive films - including some absolute fan-favourite classics that make it to screens every year without fail, alongside some cheesy Hallmark classics, new channel premieres, and so much more.
Viewers will find GREAT! Christmas on Freeview channel 51, Sky 319, Sky (Glass/Stream) 317, Virgin channel 424, and Freely channel 47.
The channel will run until early January.
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Leeds Santa Dash is returning for 2026 and it’s set to be ‘bigger and better’ than ever
Emily Sergeant
Leeds' famous Santa Dash is returning for 2026, and it's set to be 'bigger and better' than ever.
Back by popular demand with the festive season around the corner, The Trinity Leeds Santa Dash has confirmed its return for 2026 this December, with thousands of Santas set to hit the streets of the city centre with festive fun, Christmas cheer, and an unforgettable atmosphere.
No matter whether you're taking part with your family, friends, colleagues, or little ones, organisers say it's the 'perfect way' to kick-start your festive season.
This iconic event welcomes everyone to take part - you can either jog, walk, or wheel your way around the 5K route, soaking up the sights and sounds of the city as you celebrate the most wonderful time of the year, and prams are also welcome too, making it a fantastic festive day out for all ages and abilities.
And this year, it's set to be bigger and better than ever, as there's an exciting new city centre route.
All Santa suits are provided (except for those under three) with your race entry, and you'll also get an exclusive Trinity Leeds Santa Dash finisher medal once you make it over the line, as well as a festive chocolate treat to nibble on.
So, gather your fellow Santas, embrace the Christmas magic, and get ready to join one of Leeds' most joyful festive traditions.
The Trinity Leeds Santa Dash returns for 2026 on Sunday 6 December, and you can find out more and enter to take part in the race online here.
Sophie Smith -
24th February 2022 
