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Bolton was transformed into a beautiful winter wonderland this morning, as a blanket of snow coated the borough — albeit for a short while. (Cover photo by Cheryl Doran) Sleet turned into snowflakes just after teatime on Tuesday as temperatures plummeted to below zero. Gritters were out in force, with Bolton Council stating all seven were out on Tuesday night from 6.
30pm as a yellow weather warning was issued . And it seemed to work, as no disruption was reported on the roads in and around Bolton. No school closures were reported.
Picture by Cheryl Doran READ MORE: Weather warning in place after temperatures plunge over frosty night Snow fall in Bolton and Bury as temperatures plummet Many locals reached for their cameras to catch the glorious wintry seasons before the snow melted away. Today temperatures will struggle to get above zero. Tomorrow will be mostly sunny day with highs of just 3 degrees and lows of -2 degrees.
A spokesman for The Met Office said: "As that front clears on Tuesday, it leaves us with cold northerly winds, and things turn much colder for all areas across the UK for the rest of the week. Daytime temperatures will be in the low single figures for most, potentially slightly less cold in the far south, though sub-zero wind chill is likely. Despite the cold temperatures, there will be a good deal of sunshine away from the wintry showers near the coasts.
"As we head towards the end of the week, it looks like there will be an upswing in temperatures, with things turning milder, wetter, and possibly much windier for the weekend." Picture by Cheryl Doran A spokesman for Bolton Mountain Rescue Team urged caution for those out and about in the wintry weather. He said: Winter is meant to arrive with a bang this week.
This is an exciting time for many of us who love the outdoors, but it can bring with it some challenges. Picture by Cheryl Doran "If heading out into the hills to enjoy the wintry weather, remember to ask yourself the following questions. "Am I confident I have the knowledge and skills for the day? "Do I know what the weather will be like? "Do I have the right gear to keep me safe and warm? "Think about carrying a map and compass, spare hat and gloves, warm layers, waterproof jacket and trousers, a head-torch and spare batteries, whistle, a charged phone and power bank, and some food and a warm drink.
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