Met Office issues further warning for parts of Greater Manchester as snow and ice set to remain

Snow and ice have caused disruption across the region in recent days, and its been a very cold start to 2025. The Met Office have now issued a further yellow warning for parts of the region.

On Thursday January 9, a yellow warning for snow and ice will be in place for some areas in the north and west of Greater Manchester. This is set to cover Wigan, Leigh, and parts of Rochdale.

The warning is currently in place from 3am through to 12pm, although this could change throughout the day. During the warning, there will be freezing temperatures and a high of only 2C.

The Met Office has issued advice for people travelling in snowy and icy conditions. The following can be found on their website.

“Snowy, wintry weather can cause delays and make driving conditions dangerous. Keep yourself and others safe by planning your route, giving yourself extra time for your journey. Check for road closures or delays to public transport and amend plans if necessary.

“If driving, make sure you have some essentials in your car in the event of any delays (e.g., warm clothing, food, water, a blanket, a torch, ice scraper/de-icer, a warning triangle, high visibility vest and an in-car phone charger).”

Met Office forecast for January 8 and 9 2025

January 8

A cold and frosty but bright start, with sunshine turning hazy through the afternoon in the south. Some fog or freezing fog patches lingering through the day. Dry for most and feeling cold, but winds are lighter than on Tuesday. Maximum temperature 3C.

Largely dry with a few showers along the coast during the early hours. Elsewhere, very cold under the clear skies with a severe frost, icy stretches and some freezing fog. Minimum temperature -8C.

A frosty start with freezing fog patches and wintry showers in the south and west, but brighter and drier in the north. Feeling cold in the northerly winds. Maximum temperature 4C.