Traffic and travel updates as snow falls across Wigan
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Wigan has become a winter wonderland overnight with snow continuing to fall across the whole county this morning.
A Met Office yellow weather warning for snow and ice is now in place as the forecaster warns of disruption to travel on roads and railways today, while an amber cold weather alert has also been issued by the UK Health Security Agency.
Follow our live blog for the latest traffic, travel and weather updates from across the borough.
LIVE updates as snow falls across Wigan
Ambulance service receives high number of calls
North West Ambulance Service is experiencing a high number of calls and are taking slightly longer to attend due to the weather conditions
They are advising anyone who may have called for an ambulance and is outside to move to warmer conditions if it safe to do so.
Severe weather alert for snow affecting the North West region
There is a severe weather alert for snow affecting the North West region between 5am until 11.59pm on Tuesday, January 16.
Road users are advised to check ahead and plan for disruption to their journeys.
A wintry mix of rain, sleet and snow this evening, with further snow accumulations in places mainly over hills.
Gradually turning drier overnight with icy stretches developing.
Very cold with a severe frost developing. Minimum temperature -8 °C.
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