THE Met Office has issued a yellow warning of snow as higher ground around the town are set to be affected.

Bolton is set to receive downpours throughout the day while light snowy showers are a possbility.

The chilly weather continues, with highs of around nine degrees.

More snow is likely to hit the region over the weekend, with snow forecast for parts of Greater Manchester on Saturday and Sunday.

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