Lancashire endured its worst storm of the winter so far as gale force winds of up to 55mph hit the area.

A thunder storm and snow accompanied the high winds on Tuesday night but the severe weather passed within a couple of hours.

More winter weather is expected in the next few days.

Tomorrow is expected to be cloudy throughout the day, with heavy rain during the morning.

However by the afternoon the rain should ease off leaving the night to be fairly dry.

Friday will see a mixture of sunny and light showery spells and Saturday will be cloudy and windy