SNOW is falling in East Lancashire – with temperatures expected to plummet to -3C in some parts as Arctic winds bring an end to the good weather.

Many may be confused to wake up to a thin coating of snow this morning, after all temperatures reached 18 degrees in part of the county towards the end of last week.

Thousands across East Lancashire flocked to parks and green spaces over the Easter weekend as warm temperatures and sunny spells were experienced throughout the country.

However that came to an abrupt end on Sunday afternoon for many, as the wind picked up and temperatures started to plummet.

And the temperatures are set to drop even further on Monday and into Tuesday, with -3 expected in some areas.

Intermitent spells of sleet and snow is also on the cards.

Met Office forecaster Sarah Kent said: “We will see this plunge of much colder conditions coming in.

“It’s Arctic maritime air, which does mean it’s coming from the Arctic.

“So it’s going to be cold for everybody, but also windy too.

“The wind chill is going to be significant.”

Snow warnings are in place for northern Scotland, with as much as 15cm falling in higher areas.

The Met Office’s yellow warnings are in place from 4pm on Sunday until 10am on Tuesday for Scotland, with winds of up to 70mph forecast.

Coastal areas of eastern England, parts of Wales and Northern Ireland could also see snow showers on Easter Monday.

Southern England can expect to see some sunshine and highs of 7C later in the day, but gusts of up to 30mph will make the temperature “feel like” -1C, Ms Kent said.