A YELLOW weather warning for ice has been extended for parts of Lancashire after today's snowfall.

The Met Office has warned ice is likely to form on untreated surfaces - especially where showers of sleet or snow have fallen.

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Low-lying areas in Scotland could see 2-4cm of snow with 5-10cm falling on higher ground.

Elsewhere in the north, 1-2cm of snowfall is possible.

The Met Office chief forecaster said: "A cold north to northwesterly airstream will maintain the risk of wintry showers through Friday night and Saturday morning.

"However, amounts of snow are likely to be very variable with some places remaining dry altogether."

The extended weather warning follows two days of light snow in parts of Lancashire.

Grane Road between Haslingden and Blackburn was forced to close twice while gritters worked in the area.

In Bacup, a five-vehicle crash forced the closure of Tong Lane.

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There are currently no weather warnings for Sunday.