The Met Office predicts a weekend of overcast and cold weather for Greater Manchester, with temperatures remaining low and a chance of snow and ice in higher areas.
A gloomy but dry weekend is predicted for Greater Manchester , according to forecasts. The Met Office has issued warnings for possible snow, ice, and freezing rain across parts of northern England and Scotland today (Saturday). However, forecasters anticipate that our region will avoid the most severe conditions. The forecast indicates that Greater Manchester will remain largely dry, despite the overcast and bitterly cold weather .
Detailed predictions for inner city areas suggest that Saturday and Sunday will predominantly be overcast. Temperatures are expected to reach a maximum of around 5 degrees Celsius, but will feel between 2 and 3C. On higher ground, such as Uppermill in Saddleworth, temperatures will be even colder, peaking at around 3C and feeling like freezing. Misty and foggy conditions are anticipated throughout Saturday and Sunday in these areas. On Sunday, temperatures are projected to reach a maximum of around 3C, feeling as cold as minus 3 on higher ground. While in Manchester, they could reach 5C, feeling like freezing or just above. The advice is to dress warmly if venturing outdoors. The Met Office's forecast for the wider northwest on Saturday states: 'Staying damp with rain and drizzle at times and an ongoing chance of some snow, ice, and fog over higher ground, mainly across the northern Pennines. Cold but generally frost-free. Minimum temperature 1C.' For Sunday, it predicts: 'Rather gloomy and damp with showery light rain in places. A further chance of some snow over the hills, though this is mostly light. Feeling rather cold. Breezy over higher ground. Maximum temperature 5C..' It is likely to be 'mainly dry' with some 'brighter periods' next week, they add
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