Snow in Bolton: latest weather reports

9:54am Friday 18th January 2013 in News

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  • Met Office warns that between 10cm to 15cm of snow could fall today with the risk of 25cm or more in higher ground.
  • Snow is falling in parts of Bolton.
  • No problems have been reported on rail services.
  • Parklee Community School in Wardour Street in Atherton has closed the nursery section due to a heating problem. Church Road Primary School in Smithills and St Mary's School in Horwich are both closing.
  • Bolton Council gritters have been drafted out to areas most impacted by the snow, including Belmont Road and Scout Road.
  • Most of the country is affected by snow today, with those particularly at risk of snowfall and blizzards including parts of North West England, Wales and the West Midlands.
  • People are being advised to be prepared to alter travel plans.
  • The Met Office has issued an amber warning for Bolton which means people need to be prepared for the weather and take steps to change plans.
  • The maximum temperature will be -1°C and will drop to -2°C, but with the wind, the temperature in the town could feel as cold as -8°C at 3pm.

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11:21am

The RSPCA has been forced to cancel a drop-in session on Tuesday due to the weather - appointments made by around 30 people have been cancelled.

11:21am

No problems have been reported on rail services.

11:21am

Rivington Park School in Rivington Lane, Horwich, has warned parents that the school will close if heavy snow fall continues.

11:20am

Parklee Community School in Wardour Street in Atherton has closed the nursery section due to a heating problem. Church Road Primary School in Smithills and St Mary's School in Horwich are both closing.

11:20am

Bolton Council gritters have been drafted out to areas most impacted by the snow, including Belmont Road and Scout Road.

10:57am

Heavier snowfall now. And it is starting to stick. Expect some schools to close early

10:33am

10:32am

Snow falling again in Bolton. Doesn't look like it is sticking.

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Comments (8)

10:08am Fri 18 Jan 13

duggy313 says...

This is yet again blown out of all proportions. I'm in Atherton and this is bobbins
This is yet again blown out of all proportions. I'm in Atherton and this is bobbins duggy313

10:56am Fri 18 Jan 13

Beyond News Forum says...

Anyone findit funny how yesterdays article has been removed? lol oops was it something I said about teachers? Scandanavians? *wazzn't me*
Anyone findit funny how yesterdays article has been removed? lol oops was it something I said about teachers? Scandanavians? *wazzn't me* Beyond News Forum

12:05pm Fri 18 Jan 13

p.rhanna says...

Ha Ha.....they're still pushing the Headline......and yes..all previous posts erased.....I still cant get in my car after packing it out with "essential" items for these conditions.:-):-):-)
Ha Ha.....they're still pushing the Headline......and yes..all previous posts erased.....I still cant get in my car after packing it out with "essential" items for these conditions.:-):-):-) p.rhanna

12:20pm Fri 18 Jan 13

sunfun says...

sharples high school has just sent the children home
sharples high school has just sent the children home sunfun

3:26pm Fri 18 Jan 13

p.rhanna says...

Everything running fine on the roads in Bolton
No need to abandon your job.....unless your a teacher.
No disruption or panic buying from supermarkets.
One good thing....i have not seen any muppets on scooters giving out parking tickets.....!
So.......you can all breathe a sigh of relief.....get back to normal now....its official......"It was much ado about nothing"......:-)
Everything running fine on the roads in Bolton No need to abandon your job.....unless your a teacher. No disruption or panic buying from supermarkets. One good thing....i have not seen any muppets on scooters giving out parking tickets.....! So.......you can all breathe a sigh of relief.....get back to normal now....its official......"It was much ado about nothing"......:-) p.rhanna

3:56pm Fri 18 Jan 13

saj70n says...

The government and weather media work hand in hand to brainwash the public on how bad the weather is going to be, so all can go and stock up on goods and spend more money on the things we don't need, good way of boosting the economy.
The government and weather media work hand in hand to brainwash the public on how bad the weather is going to be, so all can go and stock up on goods and spend more money on the things we don't need, good way of boosting the economy. saj70n

10:47pm Fri 18 Jan 13

theworldsgonemad12 says...

saj70n wrote:
The government and weather media work hand in hand to brainwash the public on how bad the weather is going to be, so all can go and stock up on goods and spend more money on the things we don't need, good way of boosting the economy.
he's right...
the met office makea fortune by keeping you guessing ,, log onto there site,,, guess what advertising banners ... use Accu Weather Forecast , its accurate, free and the met use there info to run there site
http://www.accuweath
er.com

as for bolton Blizzards....what a load of old Sh!t
[quote][p][bold]saj70n[/bold] wrote: The government and weather media work hand in hand to brainwash the public on how bad the weather is going to be, so all can go and stock up on goods and spend more money on the things we don't need, good way of boosting the economy.[/p][/quote]he's right... the met office makea fortune by keeping you guessing ,, log onto there site,,, guess what advertising banners ... use Accu Weather Forecast , its accurate, free and the met use there info to run there site http://www.accuweath er.com as for bolton Blizzards....what a load of old Sh!t theworldsgonemad12

10:50pm Fri 18 Jan 13

theworldsgonemad12 says...

theworldsgonemad12 wrote:
saj70n wrote:
The government and weather media work hand in hand to brainwash the public on how bad the weather is going to be, so all can go and stock up on goods and spend more money on the things we don't need, good way of boosting the economy.
he's right...
the met office makea fortune by keeping you guessing ,, log onto there site,,, guess what advertising banners ... use Accu Weather Forecast , its accurate, free and the met use there info to run there site
http://www.accuweath

er.com

as for bolton Blizzards....what a load of old Sh!t
they may have Used the grit for once you Paid for finally,,,But wait Till you Wheelie bin Does'nt get Emptied for another 2 weeks ,,,,schools close ...one rule for one........
[quote][p][bold]theworldsgonemad12[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]saj70n[/bold] wrote: The government and weather media work hand in hand to brainwash the public on how bad the weather is going to be, so all can go and stock up on goods and spend more money on the things we don't need, good way of boosting the economy.[/p][/quote]he's right... the met office makea fortune by keeping you guessing ,, log onto there site,,, guess what advertising banners ... use Accu Weather Forecast , its accurate, free and the met use there info to run there site http://www.accuweath er.com as for bolton Blizzards....what a load of old Sh!t[/p][/quote]they may have Used the grit for once you Paid for finally,,,But wait Till you Wheelie bin Does'nt get Emptied for another 2 weeks ,,,,schools close ...one rule for one........ theworldsgonemad12

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