SNOW could hit parts of Bolton tonight and on Saturday, the Met Office has warned.

A yellow warning has been issued for between 6pm tonight and 10am on Saturday morning, with snow likely across higher ground.

A Met Office spokesman said: “Showers of sleet and snow will turn more persistent during Friday evening and overnight, leading to snow accumulations of three to six centimetres above 200 metres, with as much as 10 centimetres above 300 metres, where there will be some drifting in the strengthening winds.

“Some temporary, local accumulations of snow to low levels are possible, though these will tend to melt as things warm up during Saturday morning and rain starts to dominate.

“Slippery conditions are likely, along with the risk of disruption to transport, especially on higher level routes.”

The Met Office chief forecaster added: “Snow showers driven in on a strong, cold northeasterly wind will line up in places to give accumulations, especially during Friday evening and night.

“During Saturday morning, a gradual warming trend will turn things more to rain, though snow will continue on hills.”