More heavy rain expected as weather warning issued Weather warnings have been issued for Northern England with more heavy rain expected. The yellow weather warning for rain is in place for areas including Blackburn, Darwen and Burnley from midnight tonight to 11.59pm on Thursday. A spell of hill snow could also lead to accumulations for some of 2-5cm above 200m while 5-10cm could gather above 400 m in a few places. Met Office Chief Meteorologist, Neil Armstrong, said: “Late on Wednesday a weather front moves north eastwards across the UK bringing rain which turns to snow as it pushes further north and meets with colder air.”