It’s certainly been a cold start to the New Year, and it looks as if more snow is set to impact parts of the county this week.
A new yellow weather warning for snow and ice will come into force at 3am tomorrow and last until midday.
Areas affected by the warning include Chorley, Coppull, Croston, Tarleton and Eccleston, as well as parts of Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire.
Blackpool, Preston, Lancaster, Blackburn, Darwen and Burnley are not covered by the warning, but temperatures are still set to drop to -7C.
A new yellow weather warning for snow and ice will come into force at 3am tomorrow and last until midday.
Areas affected by the warning include Chorley, Coppull, Croston, Tarleton and Eccleston, as well as parts of Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire.
Blackpool, Preston, Lancaster, Blackburn, Darwen and Burnley are not covered by the warning, but temperatures are still set to drop to -7C.
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00:00It's certainly been a cold start to the new year and it looks as if more snow is set to impact parts of the county this week.
00:07A new Yellow Weather Warning for snow and ice will come into force at 3am on Thursday January 9th and last until midday.
00:16Areas affected by the warning include Chorley, Coppel, Croston, Tarleton and Eccleston, as well as parts of Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire.
00:26Blackpool, Preston, Lancaster, Blackburn, Darwin and Burnley are not covered by the warning, but temperatures are still set to drop to minus 7 degrees.
00:36Rain and sleet is expected at low levels in near coasts, but snow is predicted inland and over higher grounds in the warning areas.
00:45Residents have been urged to prepare for icy patches on untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths, as well as longer journey times by road, bus and train services.
00:55Forecasters also warned injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces were likely.
01:01The UK Health Security Agency has also extended its Cold Weather Health Alert for all of England until midday on Sunday.
01:09The public have been urged to check on vulnerable friends, family and neighbours as the cold snap continues.