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.
2:07pm
The snow closed the Uni of Bolton down at 12:00, & since then its stopped snowing, must be a sign... #freetimefriendlyweather
— @bwfcraig 18 January 2013
Someone give me a real life update on the snow situation in Bolton, no exaggerations, will I get from the pub to town later?!
— @VickySmaczylo 18 January 2013
The Bolton News >> Will snow stop play at Selhurst Park? http://t.co/1ruqTuIT
— @boltonbuzztap 18 January 2013
@metoffice Astley Bridge,Bolton has had about 2 inches . It is forecast fr more heavy snow later , will it and if so how much?
— @alex_lawes 18 January 2013
1:43pm
11:26am
whats the snow like in bolton????
— @jakeweston95 18 January 2013
Photo: Obligatory snow post all the way from the Lancashire hills in bolton ( uk ) it’s been snowing all... http://t.co/Fp53vZYe
— @sophiralou 18 January 2013
Not a fan of this Bolton blizzard...can't be bothered with this snow at all #gohomesnow
— @devildonkey142 18 January 2013
Safe to say that the snow has arrived in Bolton #snow #flakes #bolton #snowday #blizzard http://t.co/AWyTH2Gn
— @LauraECross 18 January 2013
RT @Thomashill4: @BoltonFM The snow is quiet heavily, I'm in the town centre of BOLTON.
— @saeedatcha 18 January 2013
RT @JessicaBell_BN: Several schools are closing in Bolton due to snow - includes St Mary's in Horwich and Church Road Primary. See http://t.co/lgbxcFzm
— @janelavvieBN 18 January 2013
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
RT @NeilBonnarBN: Any competitive outdoor sports determined to beat the snow in Bolton tomorrow? Let me know here or at boltonsport@theboltonnews.co.uk
— @DominosBolton 18 January 2013
10:32am
Snow falling again in Bolton. Doesn't look like it is sticking.
10:00am
RT @shellktay: @TheBoltonNews Still falling thick and fast in Chorley :) ⛄ http://t.co/cfmcWQTK
— @ChorleyChitChat 18 January 2013
9:58am
Have you been affected by the snow today? Or is it just a load of fuss about nothing? Contact The Bolton News and tell us.
— @julianthorpeBN 18 January 2013
Comments(8)
Beyond News Forum
says...
10:56am Fri 18 Jan 13
p.rhanna
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12:05pm Fri 18 Jan 13
sunfun
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12:20pm Fri 18 Jan 13
p.rhanna
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3:26pm Fri 18 Jan 13
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"......:-)
saj70n
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3:56pm Fri 18 Jan 13
theworldsgonemad12
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10:47pm Fri 18 Jan 13
saj70n wrote:he's right...
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 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
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10:50pm Fri 18 Jan 13
theworldsgonemad12 wrote: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........
saj70n wrote:he's right...
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 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
duggy313 says...
10:08am Fri 18 Jan 13