It's almost 10 years to the day that Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford woke up to snow two feet deep.It's almost 10 years to the day that Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford woke up to snow two feet deep.
It's almost 10 years to the day that Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford woke up to snow two feet deep.

21 photos of when Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford were buried in record snowfall 10 years ago

It's almost 10 years to the day that Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford woke up to snow two feet deep.
By Leanne Clarke
Published 20th Nov 2020, 14:06 BST
Updated 20th Nov 2020, 14:10 BST

The record-breaking blizzard paralysed the local transport network, schools were closed and motorists were left stranded. The snow began falling late on the evening of Monday, November 29 2010 with the big chill lasting two weeks, affecting much of the country. Do you remember it?

Trinity Grace, who was 20 months old, enjoyed her first snow fall.

1. First snow

Trinity Grace, who was 20 months old, enjoyed her first snow fall.

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A frozen Pugney's waterpark.

2. Frozen

A frozen Pugney's waterpark.

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Fun in the snow at Clarence Park.

3. Sledging

Fun in the snow at Clarence Park.

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A snowy view over the city centre.

4. Rooftops

A snowy view over the city centre.

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