Lancashire residents have woken up to discover snow if falling for the second time this week.

The Met Office have issued a total of four yellow weather warnings for snow and ice so far this week, which included Lancashire.

As a result of the weather conditions, traffic is running slow on roads and motorways.

It may also cause delays on the rail network.

On Wednesday (January 30) , 42 schools across the county closed for the day as a result on the snowfall.

We'll be keeping an eye on Lancashire 's motorway network, roads, railways and news taking place in the county and reporting it live.

To keep updated, following LancsLive on  Facebook  and @LiveLancs on Twitter.

Have you got news for us? Call our reporter Chantelle Heeds on 01772 833042.

Met Office says people should take care on their evening commutes

The Met Office is advising people to take extra care on their journey home.

They have published a video which shows low temperatures, snow and ice across the region.

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School announces closure due to 'having no water'

A Wyre primary school has closed this afternoon.

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Claughton-on-Brock, has closed due to having “no water.”

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Lane closed on M6 after car crash

One lane of the M6 has been closed following a car crash.

The lane is closed between Junction 34, for Lancaster, and Junction 35, for Carnforth.

According to travel website INRIX, traffic is coping well.

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Fault with traffic lights in Windy Harbour

There is a fault with the traffic lights in Windy Harbour, and Highways England are currently investigating.

The traffic lights on the A585 are not displaying the full colour cycle.

A road user tweeted: “The traffic lights at Windy Harbour (A585) are faulty - not displaying the full colour cycle, and not susplaying geeen in some directions - and have been for a few days.”

Highways England are aware of the issue, and crews are currently investigating.

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Another school closed

Another school has announced they will be closed today due to the weather conditions.

Nelson Mcmillan Nursery School will be shut to due “adverse weather.”

For the full list of school closures, visit our story here.

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Motorists encouraged to drive with caution

Residents of Burnley and Padiham are being urged to drive with caution after snowfall.

Officers took to social media to issue the advice, as well as reminding people not to leave their car running to defrost the car whilst not inside.

On Facebook, they posted: “Morning Folks. Yes it has snowed, so please drive with caution.

Also, please don’t leave your engine running to defrost your car, when you aren’t in it.”

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Bin collections disrupted in Pendle

Bin collections may be disrupted in Pendle.

The refuse and recycling collection teams will be out as usual, but it is likely that there’ll be some disruptions in a number of areas.

Any bins that are not collected, however, will be collected on Monday.

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More schools closed across Lancashire

The following schools have also confirmed they will be closed today, as a result of the weather:

  • Staghills Nursery School
  • Broadfield Specialist School For Sen (Cognition and Learning)
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Help for homeless in the snow

Wyre council is continuing their effort to help homeless people get off the street.

In these extremely cold weather conditions, the council are reminding people to contact them if they see a homeless person who can be helped.

They can be contacted on 01253 89100, or it can be reported this online.

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"Impossible" to drive in areas of Rossendale

Police claim it is impossible to drive in some areas of Rossendale this morning due to snow.

Officers claim the side roads are particularly hazardous.

This photograph shows the scene currently on Lavender Hill in Rawtenstall.

Please drive carefully if you are on the roads this morning.

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Traffic delays due to hazardous driving conditions

Motorists are experiencing delays this morning, as the snow starts to fall in Lancashire.

Here are the latest travel updates according to traffic website INRIX:

  • Edenfield - Queueing traffic due to snow on A56 from M66, for Ramsbottom Junction, Edenfield, to M65 Junction 8 for Accrington, Hapton.
  • Burnley - Hazardous driving conditions due to snow on Burnley Road to Boston Road, in Bacup.
  • Abbey Village - Hazardous driving conditions due to snow on High Street from Lilac Avenue, in Abbey Village, to Church Street, in Belmont.
    Source:INRIX Speed Sensors.
  • Edenfield - Hazardous driving conditions due to snow on Edenfield Road from B6527 (Edenfield) to Brickground (Wolstenholme, Rochdale).
  • Haslingden - Queueing traffic due to snow on Manchester Road in both directions around A56 Bent Gate Roundabout.
  • Burnley - Very slow traffic on Colne Road Westbound from Pheasantford Street. In the roadworks area. A lane closure is in place.
  • Singleton - Very slow traffic on A585 Garstang New Road Westbound from Fleetwood Road (Windy Harbour Traffic Lights) to A586 (Singleton Crossroads).
  • Cleveleys - Slow traffic on Rossall Road at Victoria Square.
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School closures

The following schools have announced they will be closed today, as a result of the weather conditions:

  • Accrington Green Haworth Church of England Primary School
  • Accrington Lee Royd Nursery School
  • Accrington St Peter’s Church of England Primary School
  • St Mary’s Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle
  • Alder Grange School
  • Haslingden St James Church of England Primary School
  • Sharneyford Primary School
  • St Paul’s Church of England Primary School, Rawtenstall
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Snow is falling across Lancashire

Lancashire residents have woken up to snowfall this morning.

Here is a beautiful picture of Avenham Park in Preston taken by Phil Elleray.

Snow falls in Lancashire
Snow falls in Lancashire (Image: Phil Elleray)
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