Several schools close in Lancashirepublished at 07:43 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January
Several schools have closed in Lancashire because of the snow.
They include primary and secondary schools in Burnley, Colne, Rossendale and Pendle.
Summary
Live updates paused at 11:00 GMT on Tuesday
Fresh snowfall overnight leads to more travel warnings, including train cancellations
Some roads closed, with parts of Cheshire appearing to be where the thickest snow has fallen
Liverpool's John Lennon Airport closed its runway for several hours while Manchester Airport warns of more delays after runways temporarily closed overnight
Severe flood warnings remain in Cheshire, with Manchester alerts now downgraded
Several schools close in Lancashirepublished at 07:43 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January
Manchester Airport reopens both runways but warns of flight delayspublished at 07:34 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January
Some good news for air passengers - both runways at Manchester Airport have now been reopened after workers cleared fresh snowfall.
However, in an update at 07:15 the airport warned "some departures and arrivals may still experience delays".
Posting on X, external, it added: "Please check with your airline for the latest flight information and allow extra time for your journey today.
"We would like to thank our teams for their hard work in getting the runways operational again."
Some roads closed, including M62 stretchpublished at 07:29 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January
Image source, National Highways- The M62 eastbound is closed between Milnrow and Rishworth Moor due to the overnight snow.
- The A533 Southern Express Way in Runcorn, Cheshire, is also closed.
- The A55 Ringway Road in Heald Green, Greater Manchester, remains shut because of flooding.
Cheshire village waking up to fresh snowpublished at 07:12 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January
Here's a view from Hartford in Cheshire this morning.
Thick snow settles in Macclesfieldpublished at 07:07 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January
People in Macclesfield, Cheshire, were waking to a thick layer of fresh snow this morning.
Manchester Airport runways close due to snowpublished at 07:01 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January
Image source, ReutersManchester Airport has said it has closed both its runways due to "heavy snow".
Posting on X, the airport said teams "are working to clear the snow as quickly as possible".
The airport had to close both runways yesterday for several hours which resulted in delays, cancellations and diversions.
A summary of where things are atpublished at 06:52 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January
A yellow weather warning for snow and ice remains in place across the region, with more snow falling overnight.
The further snow and melting ice has caused some disruption, with several roads closed.
Flood alerts also remain in place, external in Greater Manchester, for parts of the River Mersey and Bollin.
National Rail is also asking customers to check before travelling, as various routes are likely to be affected by the poor weather.
Good morning and welcome to our live coveragepublished at 06:31 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January
Hello and welcome back to our live coverage of weather disruption across north-west England.
We'll be updating you with the latest on the situation on Monday morning, as snow, ice and flood warnings remain in place across the region.
A reminder - you can keep up to date generally with the latest BBC Weather forecast.
Live coveragepublished at 21:59 Greenwich Mean Time 5 January
Our live coverage of the snow and ice disruption in the north-west of England has ended for the day, but you can keep up to date with the latest by listening to BBC Radio Manchester, BBC Radio Merseyside and BBC Radio Lancashire.
Keep up to date with the latest BBC Weather forecast.
We will return at 06:30 on this page with the latest updates from around the region.
Weather warnings and flood alerts in the North Westpublished at 21:46 Greenwich Mean Time 5 January
The Met Office has issued weather warnings for the north-west of England.
It said further snow was expected in Lancashire overnight, affecting hillier areas and coming down heavy at times.
The warnings in place are:
- Amber warning for snow (until 06:00 GMT on Monday) for parts of Lancashire, the north of Greater Manchester and Cumbria - Snow expected to lead to disruption
- Yellow warning for rain (until 06:00 on Monday) for Greater Manchester and Cheshire - Heavy rain and thawing snow could lead to some flooding
- Yellow warning for snow and ice (until 12:00 on Monday) for whole of North West - Heavy snow and some freezing rain in places
Meanwhile the Environment Agency has issued flood alerts for part of the North West, including:
- River Mersey near Bramhall, Stockport, Sale, Altrincham and Urmston
- River Bollin aroundKnutsford, Wilmslow, Macclesfield and Bollington
'Stop at home in Lancashire if you can'published at 21:32 Greenwich Mean Time 5 January
Motorists in Lancashire are being advised to stay at home on Monday if at all possible, as an amber weather warning for snow, external has been extended.
Lancashire County Council's area highways manager Mick Dand said temperatures were going to drop severely overnight.
Image caption, Lancashire Council's area highways manager Mick Dand said temperatures are going to drop severely overnight.
He told BBC North West Tonight: "The last 48 hours we've been really back to back, working night shifts and day shifts around the weather.
"This afternoon's objective was to move as much of the sleet and snow off the carriageway as we can,
"We'll have a lot of issues with that when road temperatures drop severely tonight.
"My advice to motorists is to stop at home, if you can."
Amber weather warning extendedpublished at 21:09 Greenwich Mean Time 5 January
A Met Office amber weather warning for snow has been extended until 06:00 GMT on Monday.
It covers parts of Lancashire, the north of Greater Manchester and Cumbria.
Image source, Richard and Heidi BinghamImage caption, Whitworth, Rossendale
The warning, which was due to expire at midnight, means snow is expected to lead to further disruption.
This could mean travel delays on roads, cancellations to rail and air travel and some power cuts.
Your pictures: Snowmen across the North Westpublished at 20:48 Greenwich Mean Time 5 January
Some snowmen are more active than others.
Image source, April MurrayImage caption, A 7ft snowman in Southport gets ready for sledging
Image source, HelenImage caption, This snowman is more keen on having a rest in Greasby
More of your snowy creations feature in this story.
Flood alerts in place as snow meltspublished at 20:22 Greenwich Mean Time 5 January
As the snow melts and more rain falls the Environment Agency has issued some flood alerts.
This means river levels are rising due to rainfall, flooding is forecast and people should "be prepared".
These are the rivers with flood alerts:
- Middle River Mersey catchment including areas near Bramhall, Stockport, Sale, Altrincham and Urmston
- River Bollin catchment, including Knutsford, Wilmslow, Macclesfield and Bollington
Cold and icy overnightpublished at 19:44 Greenwich Mean Time 5 January
Media caption, Here is the forecast for the north-west of England
An amber weather warning is still in place for more snow for parts of the north-west.
Elsewhere, as the snow melts and rain falls a flood warning has been issued by the Environment Agency for the River Mersey.
Overnight there will be heavy rain, sleet and snow.
Temperatures are predicted to fall feeling very cold, leading to lots of ice for Monday morning.
Severe weather alert as 25cm of snow could hit northern roadspublished at 18:59 Greenwich Mean Time 5 January
National Highways has a severe weather alert in place for snow until midnight.
Image source, PAThey have warned that up to 25cm of snow could hit roads in northern England.
This includes the A628 Woodhead Pass, which connectsGreater Manchester and South Yorkshire through the Peak District and was closed overnight in both directions between the A616 at Flouch and the A57 at Hollingworth, because of snow.
As well as snow, National Highways warned rain may initially fall on frozen ground and lead to ice
Do not travel warning still in place - TransPenninepublished at 18:17 Greenwich Mean Time 5 January
Passengers are urged not to travel on certain TranPennine Express rail services for the whole of Sunday.
Image source, TransPennine ExpressThe routes include:
- Manchester Airport - Glasgow Central and Edinburgh via Preston
- Manchester Airport - Leeds - York and Newcastle
Northern advises all customers to not travel "due to significant snowfall causing problems on the rail network".
Weather warnings and flood alerts for North Westpublished at 17:42 Greenwich Mean Time 5 January
The Met Office says rain, sleet and snow continues in some areas, with weather warnings in place, external for the north-west of England until just before midnight.
- An amber weather warning for snow (until 23:59 GMT) for parts of Lancashire, the north of Greater Manchester and Cumbria
- A yellow weather warning for snow and ice (until 23:59) for the whole of the north-west of England
The Environment Agency says flooding could affect locations near the River Mersey, with low-lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around Micker, Cringle, Sinderland and Poynton Brooks and their tributaries.
- A flood alert is in place for Middle River Mersey catchment including areas near Bramhall, Stockport, Sale, Altrincham and Urmston
Animals take to the snowpublished at 16:58 Greenwich Mean Time 5 January
Lots of you have been sending over photos of pets and other animals out in today's snow.
Here's a few of our favourites.
Image source, StellaImage caption, Stella the therapy corgi enjoyed a walk in the snow around Preston
Image source, ElizabethShawImage caption, This brood of hens in Blackburn were not so impressed with the wintry scene
Image source, RebeccaSpencerImage caption, A duck surveys the vista from a wintry riverside in Warrington
Image source, ElaineCrossImage caption, A squirrel enjoys an early snack outside its snow-covered tree in St Helens
Image source, BBC/IanShoesmithImage caption, Eevee and Maslow got a run out in the snow at an athletics track in Macclesfield
Flood warning issued as snow meltspublished at 16:36 Greenwich Mean Time 5 January
A flood alert has been issued for areas near the River Mersey as the snow melts and rain falls.
Image source, PAAreas near Bramhall, Stockport, Sale, Altrincham and Urmston could be affected, the Environment Agency said.
Low lying land and roads are expected to be most affected, particularly around Micker, Cringle, Sinderland and Poynton Brooks and their tributaries.
The watchdog said it was monitoring rainfall and river levels.
People are being advised to avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and to not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
More rainfall is forecast throughout Monday.