It's been a record breaking end to winter, but it was a different story this week in 2016

By Iain Lynn

Published 6th Mar 2019, 10:23 GMT

Updated 6th Mar 2019, 11:53 GMT

As February and March temperatures go, it's been a mild start to 2019, but do you remember this week in 2016?

Pretty much all of Lancashire experienced a blanket white-out, with temperatures hovering around zero or worse.

Snow

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The M65 motorway saw long delays in both directions from Preston across to Colne.

placeholder image — The M65 motorway saw long delays in both directions from Preston across to Colne.

It forced the closure of more than 120 Lancashire schools giving pupils a welcome day off to play in the snow.

placeholder image — It forced the closure of more than 120 Lancashire schools giving pupils a welcome day off to play in the snow.

The Met Office said up to four inches of snow lay on the ground in some parts at breakfast-time, particularly on higher ground.

placeholder image — The Met Office said up to four inches of snow lay on the ground in some parts at breakfast-time, particularly on higher ground.

In 1975 snow forced the abandonment of cricket matches in Derbyshire and Essex on June 2 and Britain had a white Easter in 2008.

placeholder image — In 1975 snow forced the abandonment of cricket matches in Derbyshire and Essex on June 2 and Britain had a white Easter in 2008.

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