Bolton: Met Office yellow snow and ice warning for borough

A yellow warning for snow and ice means that the weather forecaster believes that snow showers and icy stretches may cause some disruption.

What to expect

• Some roads and railways likely to be affected with longer journey times by road, bus and, train services
• Some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces
• Probably some icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths

Yellow snow and ice warning (Image: Met Office)

This yellow warning covers the most western parts of Bolton, such as Horwich.

Bus operator Arriva North West has already warned of cancellations and delays to some of its services.

We're currently experiencing some cancellations & delays due to severe weather in the region. Please continue to check our social media, website and app for further service updates.

If you are travelling today, please take extra care and allow extra time for your journey. ❄️⚠️ pic.twitter.com/3DONeHEjYH

— Arriva North West (@arrivanorthwest) January 17, 2023

Here is your hour by hour forecast for today, Tuesday, January 17, as per the Met Office:

9am - Sunny intervals. -2C

10am - Sunny day. 0C

11am - Sunny intervals. 0C

12pm - Cloudy. 1C

1pm - Sleet shower. 2C

2pm - Sleet shower. 2C

3pm - Sunny day. 2C

4pm - Sunny intervals. 1C

5pm - Light snow. 1C

6pm - Light snow. 1C

7pm - Light snow. 1C

8pm - Heavy snow. 1C

9pm - Heavy snow shower. 1C

10pm - Heavy snow. 1C

11pm - Partly cloudy night. 1C

Tomorrow is set to brighten up - a sunny day with highs of 4C. Snow may return on Thursday.

⚠️ Icy surfaces are possible in many places this morning with slippery roads

🚗 Take care if you are about to make a journey; drive to the road conditions and leave yourself extra time#WeatherAware pic.twitter.com/y4lxU2XEms

— Met Office (@metoffice) January 17, 2023

Elsewhere in the country police are advising people to only travel if absolutely essential after freezing weather conditions resulted in dozens of road accidents.

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