The weather has been pretty wet in Manchester of late, and it’s not showing any signs of slowing down. In fact, it’s about to get colder, so ice and snow are seemingly on the cards. Many have cited a bright yellow circle in the sky for the first time in what feels like years, but it may have been short-lived, so we’ve got the forecast you need for the next few days.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice and snow, active between 7pm tonight (12th February) and midnight on Friday (13th February), which covers the likes of Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Derbyshire and up over Cumbria and into Scotland.
Met Office forecast for Greater Manchester
Today (12th February)
Another grey day with further outbreaks of rain, especially during the afternoon, with some heavier bursts across the hills. It will turn colder throughout the day, with some hill snow developing through the evening, especially in the north. Maximum temperature 7°C.
Tonight (12th February)
Further outbreaks of rain, sleet and snow during the evening, though it will become somewhat drier across northern counties in the second half of the night. Colder than recent nights. Minimum temperature 1°C.
Friday (13th February)
Outbreaks of rain, sleet and snow clearing south, followed by sunny spells during the afternoon. A widespread frost will develop during the evening with some icy stretches. Maximum temperature 5°C.
Weather map for Greater Manchester
According to WX Charts, we’re in for flurries particularly through tonight and into the early morning tomorrow (13th February). It’ll mostly affect the east of Manchester and over into the Peak District, up through Lancashire and into Yorkshire.
Further snow is set to fall throughout the north of England and pretty much covering Scotland come the early morning of Sunday 15th February, and with temperatures reaching freezing, you’ll want to take care out there when the snow starts to freeze.
This bitter weather front is then set to disappear off to the east, into Scandinavia and beyond, so the east of the country is most likely to see the last of any snow and ice.
Keep up to date with your local weather forecast on the Met Office website.