The Met Office weather map shows when heavy rain is set to hit Greater Manchester, with flood warnings issued over the coming days.
12.01.2024 - 07:53 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Overcast and cloudy weather is forecast for Greater Manchester this weekend - ahead of 'disruptive snow' hitting the UK from next week.
Met Office forecasters predict today (Friday) will be mostly overcast, with highs of around 5C forecast for this afternoon. The picture is similar on Saturday with cloudy conditions forecast and temperatures of around 6C expected.
The mercury is predicted to start dipping on Sunday - which is expected to be another cloudy day in our region - before they plummet overnight into Monday. The Met Office has warned of 'disruptive snow' as an artic airmass sweeps over the UK from the beginning of next week.
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Met Office precipitation maps show the white stuff is predicted to fall over Greater Manchester on Tuesday morning, as temperatures drop to as low as -1C overnight from Monday. More snow is then forecast on Wednesday morning as the cold artic air continues to sweep over the UK.
A new cold weather health alert has been issued for all nine regions of England, with the warning set to be in force until Thursday, January 18, at 12pm. A previous alert covering the north west was due to expire at 12pm on Friday, January 12.
RAC Breakdown said travel plans could be affected as the temperatures dip next week, with drivers advised to be prepared in the event of a breakdown during the cold weather. Met Office deputy chief meteorologist David Hayter said there is an 'ongoing likelihood' of some disruptive snow.
“While the initial snow risk from Sunday onwards is looking most likely to be coastal areas in the north of the UK, including North Sea and Irish Sea coasts, there’s an ongoing likelihood of some
The Met Office weather map shows when heavy rain is set to hit Greater Manchester, with flood warnings issued over the coming days.
Forecasters warn that flooding is 'possible' in parts Greater Manchester as heavy rain is set to batter the region.
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The Met Office has warned of 'widespread snow' this week with a number of snow and ice warnings issued across the UK.
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Mist and fog is rolling into Greater Manchester and the north west this weekend. The weather forecast for the weekend looks set to be largely clear with some sunny spells, but there will be areas of mist, fog, and freezing fog and the January conditions continue.