Schools across East Lancashire are closed today (January 16) as snow hits the borough and more is on the way.

A Met Office yellow and amber weather warning is in force across East Lancashire, with more snow set to hit later today.

We have compiled a full list of East Lancashire schools and colleges closed today due to adverse weather and will keep you updated if others close throughout the day.

Live updates of the weather and road closures across East Lancashire can be found here.

Here is the full list:

Blackburn with Darwen

  • Brunel Nursery School, open at 1pm

  • St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, open at 1pm

  • Belthorn Academy Primary School, closed today

  • Newfield School, closed today

  • Shadsworth Junior School, open at 10am

Ribble Valley

  • Thorneyholme Roman Catholic Primary School, Dunsop Bridge, closed today

Chorley

  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell, closed today

Burnley

  • Higham St. John's C Of E Primary School, closed today

Nelson

  • Walverden Primary School, closed today
  • Nelson Whitefield Infant School and Nursery Unit, closed today

Accrington

  • Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School, closed today

South Ribble

  • Samlesbury Church of England School, closed today