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| Snowfall causes traffic problems | Snowfall causes traffic problems |
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| Ice and snowfall has been causing problems for motorists in parts of Greater Manchester. | Ice and snowfall has been causing problems for motorists in parts of Greater Manchester. |
| Up to two inches (5cm) of snow fell on higher ground in the east overnight, with Oldham and Middleton bearing the brunt of the flurries. | Up to two inches (5cm) of snow fell on higher ground in the east overnight, with Oldham and Middleton bearing the brunt of the flurries. |
| In one incident, a car crashed into a house in Grimshaw Lane, Middleton. Police said no-one was injured. | In one incident, a car crashed into a house in Grimshaw Lane, Middleton. Police said no-one was injured. |
| Hazardous driving conditions have also been reported in Saddleworth, Shaw, Mossley, Rochdale, Bury and Bolton. | |
| A number of schools in Bolton, Oldham, Bury, Middleton and Mossley have been closed for the day. | |
| Congested routes | |
| The Highways Agency said there were delays on the M62, M61 and the A56 southbound from Rawtenstall into Ramsbottom. | |
| Motorists abandoned cars in the Ramsbottom area after routes to the M66 and into Bury became congested. | |
| The band of sleet and snow fell overnight, particularly affecting hilly areas. | |
| BBC weather presenter Dianne Oxberry said it was expected to clear later, leaving sunnier conditions. | BBC weather presenter Dianne Oxberry said it was expected to clear later, leaving sunnier conditions. |