On Thursday morning, February 8, Lancashire experienced a mix of snow, sleet, and rain, prompting the Met Office to issue a yellow weather warning. This alert, which was in effect from 2 am on Thursday until 6 am on Friday, February 9, covered the entire county.
According to Chris Almond, Deputy Chief Meteorologist at the Met Office, the weather pattern was influenced by cold air from the north colliding with milder air moving in from the south. This interaction increased the likelihood of impactful snow, particularly in northern England and Wales.
Lancashire weather forecast predicts heavy rain and snow throughout Thursday and Friday.The detailed weather forecast for Thursday, February 8, indicated:
2 pm: Light rain with a 60% chance of precipitation at 2°C
3 pm: Heavy rain with a 90% chance of precipitation at 2°C
4 pm: Heavy rain with a 90% chance of precipitation at 1°C
5 pm: Light rain with a 60% chance of precipitation at 2°C
6 pm: Light rain with a 60% chance of precipitation at 2°C
7 pm: Overcast with a 20% chance of precipitation at 2°C
8 pm: Light rain with a 50% chance of precipitation at 2°C
9 pm: Light rain with a 60% chance of precipitation at 3°C
10 pm: Heavy rain with an 80% chance of precipitation at 3°C
11 pm: Heavy rain with a 90% chance of precipitation at 3°C
For Friday, February 9, the forecast showed continued heavy rain through the early morning, transitioning to lighter rain and overcast conditions as the day progressed. By midday, temperatures were expected to rise to 6°C, with cloud cover and light rain continuing into the evening.