Burnley's first "real" snowfall of the winter provided this picture postcard view near the summit on Tuesday morning, the 28th January 1975.

But the town escaped the heavier fall experienced in the Blackburn/Darwen areas, but everywhere, the county police report, no difficulties were experienced in keeping main routes open. A "night watch" of workmen in the Burnley district Cleansing Department was out during the early hours, and later during Tuesday morning, gritting the main roads. A spokesman for the department said: "It didn't freeze. Road surfaces were always wet. We have been very fortunate so far this winter.