As the MET office issues a yellow warning for ice for Greater Manchester, Salfordians enjoy the first sprinkle of snow this winter.
During the early hours of this morning, storm Arwen brought through heavy gusts of wind and light snow.
“Surfaces may become icy in places on Sunday night and early Monday, making for tricky travel,” forecasters say.
“Showers or longer spells of sleet and snow should tend to clear this evening.
“As skies clear, a widespread frost will develop, leading to the chance of icy surfaces in these areas, and also where lying snow has partly melted during the day.”
Many Salford citizens have taken to Twitter to share their surprise at waking up to snow, Candice Buchanan tweeted: “First #snow in Salford this winter. A momentous occasion, we never get snow here”, accompanied by a gorgeous video of snow-covered houses in her neighborhood.
First #snow in Salford this Winter. A momentous occasion, we never get snow here 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾❄️❄️❄️ pic.twitter.com/h2Robg9mFv
— Candice Buchanan (@AcademicCandice) November 28, 2021
Mellissa McCallum, a 22-year-old Tech professional was out enjoying the sprinkle of snow, told Salford Now, “I feel like it gets very cold and wet really often here, but there’s never really any snow.
Even though it’s just a little bit, I couldn’t help myself but go out and enjoy it on my break, I find it so exciting.”
A 21-year-old anonymous Salford office worker said, “I love the snow, but when it’s icy like this, it’s lethal,” he laughed, before continuing “you just missed it, but about five minutes ago, I fell over, skidding everywhere before I fell.”
The snow has also caused some stir in the football community, one fan tweeted: “Salford can play despite the snow. Premier Leauge Burnley can’t”, prompted by Salford City FC saying that they managed to kick off at 13:30 today despite the weather conditions.
Salford can play despite the snow. Premier league Burnley can’t 🤔 https://t.co/kopcNp6ZHt
— Paul Smenis 🐜 (@baldyid) November 28, 2021
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