Motorists were hit by freak weather - after hail and even snow started falling during a massive storm this afternoon.

A stunning autumn morning was swiftly replaced by torrential wind and rain - and even a dusting of the white stuff.

Snow and hail were reported across the region, including in south Manchester, Oldham and Salford.

Parts of the M60 were also affected by flooding due to the sudden downpour which struck around 1pm, leaving parts of the carriageway between the M61 and M62 with standing water.

Thunder and lightning accompanied the sudden downpour as the huge weather front moved across the region.

And while overnight is expected to be clear, forecasts show more heavy rain and possibly snow moving falling this evening and tomorrow afternoon - the first properly wintery weather for the region so far.

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