MOTORISTS driving home in traffic were hit by a dramatic and heavy hailstorm which turned the M65 white.

This video captured by a Lancashire Telegraph reader's dashcam showed the moment traffic was forced to slow down to 30mph on the busy motorway as drivers battled the icy conditions.

The hailstorm happened around 6.10pm and came amid a Met Office weather warning for the region for snow.

Lancashire Police have advised drivers to take care amid the adverse weather conditions.

A police spokesman said: "The snow clouds are gathering.

"Take care when you are out and about and remember to only call 999 in a genuine emergency."