The Met Office has issued a yellow alert for snow and ice, expected to affect much of Lancashire from 3pm today, with temperatures dropping to -8°C in some areas.

The Met Office has issued a weather warning for snow and ice in Lancashire with temperatures set to drop to -8°C.

The yellow alert will come into force at 3.00pm today (Sunday, January 4), with the Met Office warning that “snow and ice has the potential to cause disruption to travel in places later Sunday through to Monday morning”.

The warning covers much of Lancashire and the North West, with “some roads and railways likely to be affected with longer journey times by road, bus and train services”. It is in force until 12.00pm on Monday (January 5).

According to the Met Office, there is a low chance of snow in Preston throughout much of today, with a 50% chance at around 5.00pm. The lowest temperature expected today is -8°C.

In Blackpool, the lowest temperature will be -3°C, with a 50% chance of snow at 9.00am and a 60% chance at 5.00pm.