Monday's snow: As it happened (From The Bolton News)

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Our reader Sue Slack sent in this picture of Alfie, enjoying the snow...

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MET OFFICE TRAVEL LATEST: Snow and rain to bring more disruption.

As forecast snow has fallen across much of central and northern Britain, bringing disruption in some areas. Met Office forecasters are expecting a wintry mix of rain, sleet and snow over southwestern areas overnight and on Tuesday.

The battle between the cold air over the UK and mild air trying to push in from the Atlantic brings the risk of both rain and snow in from the west overnight.

Rain falling onto frozen surfaces brings the risk of ice in some areas, while snow could again bring disruption to south Wales and parts of western England. 

Met Office Severe Weather Warnings have been issued for the ice and snow.

Amber warnings remain in place for heavy snow across the higher ground of northeast England and eastern Scotland where the snow will drift in the strong easterly winds.

Yellow warnings are in place for ice and snow across parts of south Wales and western England, and the public are advised to keep up to date with the latest forecasts and warnings and plan ahead if they are travelling.

Martin Young, Met Office Chief Forecaster, said: “The atmosphere is finely balanced across southwestern areas of Britain, with some places seeing heavy rain and others seeing heavy snow on Tuesday.

“There is some uncertainty about exactly where the boundary will lie and everyone should continue to be aware of the risk of severe weather and plan ahead for possible travel delays and disruption to transport.”

Met Office weather warnings help you plan, prepare and protect yourself and others from the impacts of severe weather. An amber warning means you need to be prepared for the weather and take steps to change your plans and protect you, your family and your community from the impacts of the severe weather.

The wintry conditions will continue through the rest of the week but most places will be dry. There will be sharp night frosts and temperatures not rising much above freezing by day mean it will stay icy in many areas. 

By thinking ahead we can all be better prepared for severe weather. Throughout the winter, the Met Office works with agencies across the UK to help keep the country safe, well and on the move.

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Firemen in Atherton have been out helpping the community during the snowy weather...

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Sent in by an anonymous reader, this little pooch has been enjoying the snow in Leigh...

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A snowy Leigh, sent in by reader Stephen Kennedy...

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Srudents at Fred Longworth High School enjoying the snow this morning...

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COUNCIL LATEST: WIGAN Council has this morning suspended its waste collection service because of snow.

This decision has been made for health and safety reasons.

"There has been a heavy snowfall overnight and it is continuing to snow – making many of the roads unsafe for our vehicles.

"We apologise for the inconvenience this will cause. The decision has been taken to protect the safety of the public and our staff," said a Council spokesman.

As the council now operates a fortnightly collection, those households who will miss their collection today are advised their waste will not be collected for another two weeks.

At their next collection, residents can leave side waste next to their bins and it will be collected.

Call 01942 404364 for more information.

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SCHOOL CLOSURES: High schools in the Leigh area which have been closed because of snow are: Bedford, Golborne, Lowton CE, The Lilford centre, Westleigh and Oakfield, Hindley.

Fred Longworth, Hindley and St Mary's Catholic high schools are open as is New Greenhall and St John's CE Primary, Mosley Common and Sacred Heart RC Primary, Hindsford and Hindsford CE Primary.

Primary schools which have been closed are: Golborne All Saints Catholic, Bedford Hall Methodist, Hindley St Philip's, Chowbent, Golborne Community, Hindley All Saints CE, Hindley Green Community, Hindley Green St John's, Hindley J & I, Hindley Sure Start nursery and children's centre, Westleigh Methodist, Lowton St Mary's CE, Lowton West, Meadowbank, Hindley Green Sacred Heart Catholic, Lowton St Catherine's, Lowton St Luke's CE, Hindley St Peter's CE, Westleigh St Paul's CE and St Thomas's CE, Leigh.