GRITTERS were out in force across the county yesterday afternoon as councils prepared to battle the cold snap.


With cold temperatures expected to last until Sunday and snow possible today, gritting teams were out in Blackburn, Darwen, Burnley, Hyndburn, Rossendale and the Ribble Valley.


Lancashire County Council’s transport boss John Fillis said: “We’re well prepared for any snow and ice that could affect Lancashire over the coming days, and are treating some roads ahead of the snow showers which are forecast. 


“These could affect some higher routes today, and more snow flurries are expected over the coming days.

"These should not result in any great disruption, but I’d ask drivers to be aware that surfaces could be slippery at times.”