Greater Manchester is set for a cold and overcast weekend with little chance of rain. The Met Office warns of potential snow, ice, and freezing rain in northern England and Scotland, but Greater Manchester is expected to avoid the worst of it.
Greater Manchester is expected to experience a gloomy but dry weekend, according to weather forecast s. The Met Office has issued warnings for possible snow, ice, and freezing rain in parts of northern England and Scotland on Saturday. However, the region is predicted to avoid the most severe conditions. While the north of England braces for wintery weather, Greater Manchester is forecast to remain largely dry, though overcast and bitterly cold.
Temperatures are expected to reach a maximum of around 5 degrees Celsius in inner city areas, but will feel closer to 2 or 3 degrees due to the cold. Higher ground, such as Uppermill in Saddleworth, will be even colder, with temperatures peaking at around 3 degrees Celsius and feeling like freezing conditions. A blanket of mist and fog is expected to linger across these areas throughout Saturday and Sunday. Sunday will see temperatures reach a maximum of around 3 degrees Celsius on higher ground, feeling as cold as minus 3 degrees. In Manchester, temperatures could reach 5 degrees Celsius, but will still feel like freezing or just above. The Met Office advises people to dress warmly if they are venturing out during this cold spell. Looking ahead, the Met Office predicts a mainly dry week next week with some brighter periods.
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