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Snow disruption continues across the region

A weekend of freezing cold weather and snow is continuing to cause disruption in the North West.

10:35am, Mon 25 Mar 2013

Driver's 'worst journey ever' on M6 in the snow

Granada's Programme Editor Andrew Rigby was caught in the M6 snow chaos. Here he describes his nightmare journey home.

1:22pm, Sat 26 Jan 2013

Cars on snowy road

Snow and gales cause problems

Heavy snow and strong winds overnight have caused transport and power problems in upland areas of the region.

3:48pm, Wed 4 Apr 2012

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11:03 am, Tue 22 Jan 2013 Snow Pictures

Funky snowmen spotted in the North West

Tracy Knowles, from Blackburn in Lancashire, sent what she called a 'punk hardy' snowman Credit: Tracy Knowles

This is scouse snowman, created by Pauline Magee from Melling in Merseyside Credit: Pauline Magee

Ian and Lynn created this snowman, who is enjoying a spot of Arctic fishing Credit: Lynn Murray

3:42 pm, Mon 21 Jan 2013 Snow Pictures

Fun in the snow: Your pictures

Three-year-old Jasmine from Lancashire takes a ride on her snow pony

Colin Port sent in this picture of Frosty and Charlie in Whiston Credit: Twitter: @colinportimages

Erin and her snowy Hello Kitty in Preston

Eleven-year-old Lara Baxendale from Blackburn with her snow creation Credit: Kelly Baxendale

Sporting snowmen...

Manchester United snowman in Nantwich Credit: @AJAClare

Wigan Atheltic snow supporter sent in by Gemma Atherton Credit: Twitter: @gem915

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1:08 pm, Mon 21 Jan 2013 Snow Pictures

Your photos: Enjoying the January snow

Simon sent in this action shot of his son enjoying sledging in Glossop

This dog played in the snow in Hazel Grove this morning Credit: Anne Mullis

Nick Wood in Blackpool did a spot of snow-bathing

Little Nathan enjoying the snow in Liverpool Credit: @jowalsh66

Pam Morris sent in this scenic photo from Uppermill, Saddleworth Credit: @pamianliv

Shannon and Tiannas built this snowwoman in Wigan Credit: Twitter: @cathwigan1983

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11:33 am, Mon 21 Jan 2013 Snow Pictures

Snow in the North West: Your pictures continued

The Mushrow and Greaves impressive snowman in Liverpool Credit: Gemma Delaney

Picturesque view at Haigh Hall in Wigan Credit: John Clough

This robin was captured braving the snow in Preston Credit: Laura Clibburn

Youngster has fun in the snow with his new friend Credit: Twitter: @peterwick

Snow-capped trees at the Rochdale Pioneers Museum Credit: Twitter: @PioneersMuseum

Southport Pier was coated in snow this morning Credit: Mike Sergeant

Clare Collings took this beautiful picture of the River Irwell in Ramsbottom Credit: Twitter: @clobbz86

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10:36 am, Mon 21 Jan 2013 Granada Weather and Travel National

Motorists warned about snow on car roofs

Edmund King, president of the AA, has warned of people driving so-called "snowman cars" by not clearing off the piles of snow on top of their vehicles before getting behind the wheel.

Drivers must clear the snow off their windscreens, lights and tops of their cars before setting out.

This morning we have spotted lots of 'snowman cars', which are cars driving along with piles of snow on their tops.

I saw one sports car this morning on the M3 with almost a snowman of its roof but the dangerous thing was that it was being followed by a motorcycle.

The hardened snow could have been a real hazard, had it fallen off in the path of the motorcycle.

We have also seen drivers peering out of small openings on their windscreen as if they were driving a tank.

The other issue is the number of cars with their lights and indicators compacted with hardened snow.

Drivers need to take a broom to clear excess snow off their vehicles before setting out.

– AA president Edmund King

10:00 am, Mon 21 Jan 2013 Snow Pictures

Snow in the North West: Your pictures

Mark McCreadie captured this scenic view of Blackburn this morning Credit: Twitter: @makjak001

Jenny Evans sent in this picture of Bickershaw Pond in Wigan Credit: Twitter: @jeni_evans

Keeley sent us a picture of five-year-old Hermione from Darwen sledging in the snow Credit: Twitter: @keeiddon78

Runcorn has been coated with snow, shown in this picture sent in from Claire Credit: Twitter: @clairephenna

The snowy village of Diggle this morning Credit: Keri Eldridge

Jo Fildes sent in this picture of Atherton Central Park Credit: TwitterL @jofildes

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8:53 am, Mon 21 Jan 2013 Granada Weather and Travel National

Rail companies tweet updates as snowfall continues

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Latest information for Northern Rail services affected by snow and ice on Monday 21 January #SnowNorthernRail #uksnow http://t.co/QHKpHJaN

From @nationalrailenq on Twitter: ( 7:35 am, Mon 21 Jan 2013)

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NEW: Latest information for Virgin Trains services on Monday 21 January. Heavy snowfall is causing ... http://t.co/yq17rQJC #fb

From @VirginTrains on Twitter: ( 2:42 am, Mon 21 Jan 2013)

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Morning. Good service across the network. Please see here for updates http://t.co/ZxRN2Mmu ^Reg

From @FGW on Twitter: ( 7:01 am, Mon 21 Jan 2013)

6:39 pm, Fri 18 Jan 2013 Met Office warning

Region shows its true grit

6:06 pm, Fri 18 Jan 2013 Snow Pictures

Kids and grown-ups sledging in Liverpool

6:36 am, Fri 18 Jan 2013 Met Office warning

Met Office issues North West weather warnings

The Met Office has issued weather warnings across the North West as the region braces itself for strong winds, falling temperatures and more snow.

Warnings have been put out for Cheshire, Lancashire, Merseyside and Greater Manchester.

Drivers are advised to take care on the roads.

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