It’s set to be another sub-zero day in Manchester on Friday, with the cold snap continuing into the weekend.
After a week of temperatures regularly going below freezing — including a low of -11C in rural areas — the Mercury is set to climb slightly. On Friday (December 16), the high will be 1C and the low -1C.
It will get warmer on Saturday, with a high of 4C and low of 0C. And on Sunday, it will be wet — but 5C, according to the Met Office.
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That warming will culminate in a positively tropical Monday (December 19), when it is expected to hit 13C. The mild weather will continue as we get closer to Christmas Day, with the Met Office’s latest predictions for December 22 suggesting highs of 9C and a low of 5C.
Wednesday, December 21, is also the shortest day of the year — with the sun rising at 8:23am, and setting at 3:51pm. However, despite a lack of sun, it’ll still be as warm as 8C.
That’s the forecast for Manchester looking ahead for the rest of the week. There is also a yellow weather warning issued to Greater Manchester and much of Scotland, Wales, and the north, for snow and ice.
It’s in place from 3am on Sunday to 9pm the same day. Now, here’s a borough-by-borough guide for Greater Manchester this weekend.
Bolton
Friday will be cold. Highs of 0C, but a low of -3C. Saturday will warm to highs of 3C and lows of 0C, with Sunday being wet but staying at 4C.
Bury
Friday will be cold. Highs of 0C, but a low of -2C. Saturday will warm to highs of 3C and lows of 0C, with Sunday being wet but staying between 5C and 4C.
Oldham
Friday will be chilly. Highs of 0C, but a warmer low of -1C. Saturday will warm to highs of 3C and lows of 0C, with Sunday being wet but staying at 4C.
Rochdale
There’s a chill on Friday. Highs of 0C, but a low of -1C. Saturday will warm to highs of 3C and lows of 0C, with Sunday being wet but staying between 5C and 4C.
Stockport
Friday will be better than most in Stockport. Highs of 1C, but a low of -1C. Saturday will warm to highs of 4C and lows of 0C, with Sunday being wet but staying at 5C.
Salford
Friday will be cold. Highs of 0C, but a low of -1C. Saturday will warm to highs of 4C and lows of 0C, with Sunday being wet but staying at 5C.
Tameside
Friday will actually get above freezing. Highs of 1C, but a low of -1C. Saturday will warm to highs of 4C and lows of 0C, with Sunday being wet but staying at 5C.
Trafford
A similar story to Tameside, Friday will actually get above freezing. Highs of 1C, but a low of -1C. Saturday will warm to highs of 4C and lows of 0C, with Sunday being wet but staying at 5C.
Wigan
It’ll be cold in Wigan. On Friday, highs will be 0C, but a low of -1C. Saturday will warm to highs of 3C and lows of 0C, with Sunday being wet but staying between 5C and 4C.
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