Snow in Preston: It was short and sweet

By Iain Lynn

Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 GMT

It came, it went. But a weather warning remains in place for Wednesday as the cold snap continues.

Here's some shots of the all-too-brief flurry of snow we enjoyed today in Preston:

Snow

placeholder image — Snow

The weather in Preston was a mixed bag today, as forecasters predicted a mixture of light and heavy rain

placeholder image — The weather in Preston was a mixed bag today, as forecasters predicted a mixture of light and heavy rain

But alongside below-freezing temperatures and icy conditions, there was sleet and snow.

placeholder image — But alongside below-freezing temperatures and icy conditions, there was sleet and snow.

Three-year-old Summer Rose Adams Balshaw catching snowflakes during the snowfall in Preston

placeholder image — Three-year-old Summer Rose Adams Balshaw catching snowflakes during the snowfall in Preston

This afternoon will see rain continue, with sleet set to hit between 1pm and 2pm, and the temperature will begin to dip after 3pm.

placeholder image — This afternoon will see rain continue, with sleet set to hit between 1pm and 2pm, and the temperature will begin to dip after 3pm.

This evening will become quickly dark, with the temperature dipping to 1C by 6pm.

placeholder image — This evening will become quickly dark, with the temperature dipping to 1C by 6pm.

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