ICY conditions remain in St Helens, with the temperatures set to drop again this evening.

As snow fell across the region yesterday (Tuesday, January 16), the Met Office has predicted that  "a mixture of sleet, snow and ice could cause travel disruption" today, Wednesday.

Forecasters suggest temperatures could dip to -3C this evening.

There is a small chance that untreated pavements and cycle paths could become impassable and a small chance of injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces.

There is also a small chance of travel delays on roads with some stranded vehicles and passengers, along with delayed or cancelled rail and air travel.

Here is an hour-by-hour forecast for St Helens:

3pm - 1°

4pm - 0°

5pm - -1

6pm - -1°

7pm - -2°

8pm - -2°

9pm - -3°

10pm - -3°

11pm - -3°

Met Office Chief Meteorologist, Andy Page, said: “Where and how much snow we will get will vary throughout the week and weather warnings could change quickly, you will need to keep an eye on the forecast for your region for the latest information.

“There will be widespread frost this week and we could see some fairly deep laying snow in parts of northern UK and strong winds could result in drifting or blizzard conditions at times. The snow and ice will be disruptive and could potentially impact travel plans, make driving dangerous and pavements slippery.

“It will feel bitterly cold with daytime temperatures in the low single figures for many, and overnight temperatures will fall to -3 or -4 in many towns and cities, and it will be even colder in many rural areas.”