Trains in the region have also been affected, with East Midlands Railways confirming that the Hope Valley between Sheffield and Manchester would not reopen until Saturday.

Meanwhile, London Northwestern Railway said all Friday morning services between Birmingham and Liverpool Lime Street had been cancelled.

Northern services between Guide Bridge and Hadfield, as well as Hazel Grove and Buxton, have also been cancelled.

Northern said trains were still running on other routes but warned these may be subject to short-notice cancellations and overcrowding due to severe weather across the network.

It said customers would be able to use their tickets on all Bee Network bus services throughout Friday.