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PHOTOS: Ribble Valley snowfall
THE Ribble Valley woke up to wintery scenes as snowfall swept through East Lancashire.
Blizzards covered parts of the town in a blanket of snow overnight as sub-zero temperatures set in.
Clitheroe was bracing itself for more snowfall today as winter finally arrived in the town.
Gritters were out in force overnight and motorists had to brave the snow on some of the town’s roads this morning.
The Met Office said the cold weather may last at least until the weekend and warned drivers that freezing temperatures could cause hazardous conditions on the roads.
Snowfall, sleet and rain is expected the continue across the region throughout the day and into the evening before clearing by tomorrow.
Have you taken a photo of the snow? Email it to kelvin.stuttard@eastlancsnews.co.uk or tweet @ClithAdvertiser
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Weather for Clitheroe
Wednesday 22 May 2013
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 4 C to 13 C
Wind Speed: 24 mph
Wind direction: North west
Tomorrow
Light showers
Temperature: 5 C to 11 C
Wind Speed: 21 mph
Wind direction: North west
