Big Chill Continues in Lancaster

Travelling to work in the Lancaster and Morecambe area proved treacherous this morning, as snow again blanketed much of the area. Minor accidents on several roads - even gritted surfaces - were causing headaches for both those involved and local police. Across Lancashire, police were advising people not to travel unless absolutely necessary.

Conditions for pedestrians are also an issue, with no gritting of pavements and both Skerton and the Millennium Bridge quickly getting iced up.

Forecasters warn the snow is unlikely to melt away because of the low temperatures, although as locals well know, Lancaster has its own "pocket climate" so those fears may yet prove unfounded. However, many people raised concerns about the gritting of some roads during the snow before Christmas, with some bus routes, such as Hala Hill and Noel Road in Skerton reportedly left ungritted. Icy pavements are also, of course, a major concern.

Pictured: Lancaster Cathedral this morning. Photo: John Freeman (More snow pics taken 5th January here)


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