It will be bitterly cold in Greater Manchester again today, with temperatures falling to -2C.
The Met Office has warned of abnormally chilly weather for this time of year as a severe cold snap from the Arctic hits the UK. A rare Level 3 Cold Weather alert is in place until 9am on Monday, warning of a 90 per cent probability of severe cold weather and icy conditions.
In our region, it be will a freezing cold start to the day with the mercury dipping to -2C. There will be sunny skies throughout the morning, with temperatures of 0C forecast for lunchtime.
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The highest the mercury will reach today is around 1C in the early afternoon. Dry, cloudier weather will set in later on with the mercury dipping to 0C again in the evening.
The Met Office predicts that the cold snap will last into the beginning of next week, with several yellow weather warnings in place for ice and snow today across England. The Level 3 alert means there will be an increased risk to vulnerable groups including the elderly and those with health conditions.
Healthcare services are being urged to take action to protect such groups while other people are being encouraged to 'look out for family and friends who may be vulnerable to the cold' and ensure homes are kept warm enough to combat the cold temperatures. Met Office Chief Meteorologist, Steve Willington, said: "As an Arctic maritime airmass settles across the UK temperatures will fall with widespread overnight frosts, severe in places, and daytime temperatures only a few degrees above freezing.
"However, the cold air from the Arctic will also bring brighter conditions, with some dry, sunny spells, particularly away from the coast and where winds are light it could feel pleasant in the sunshine. Some patchy freezing fog is also likely."
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