The Met Office has warned that Preston could see snow over the coming days.

The forecast states that temperatures are expected to drop overnight resulting in a mix of hail, frost and snow.

Steve Ramsdale, chief meteorologist at the Met Office said: “As well as a noticeable change in temperatures on Monday, the cold air will also bring wintry showers to many parts as it filters southwards across the UK.”

Forecasters have not yet issued a severe weather warning because they don’t expect the snow to settle as temperatures remain above average for April during the day.

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However, it is possible that will change as the week progresses.

Preston saw a similar weather warning issued towards the end of April 2016 when it was forecast that between 2-10cm of snow could fall.