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Snow warning extended into Monday as Preston gets a dusting

Posted on - 11th February, 2018 - 7:23pm | Author - | Posted in - Preston News, Preston weather
Friargate with a dusting Pic: Luke Beardsworth
Friargate with a dusting Pic: Luke Beardsworth

Preston has seen an intense downpour of snow during Sunday evening.

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A Met Office weather warning of snow and ice remains in force for the city.

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Roads have been turned white as the snow falls and icy conditions are expected across the city.

Lancashire Police have issued a warning to drivers about the conditions and the M65 has been closed between Junctions 3 to 5 due to the snowfall

Temperatures fell rapidly from late afternoon on Sunday and are expected to stay below freezing until midnight when it goes above freezing.

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The yellow weather warning – the lowest level – was covering all of Sunday and has been extended until Monday (12 February) lunchtime.

Monday is expected to dawn bright and with temperatures reaching a high of five degrees at lunchtime.

Prestonians have taken to social media to share their pictures of the white stuff on their street.

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