Manchester weather forecast as Met Office warns of incoming cold snap - forecast prediction across North West

Manchester and the North West will face a mixed week starting off cloudy before clearing up somewhat and turning colder as we enter the final weekend of February, according to the Met Office weather forecast. But as the weather turns colder, it is looking to stay mainly dry with only some odd showers across the region.

Today (February 21), as some mist and fog roll over the hills, we will see a largely dry and cloudy day with temperatures peaking at 11 °C. There is a small risk of some light drizzle of rain throughout the day, however.

Overnight, some patchy rain might move in, meaning Wednesday could start off with some small patches of rain before eventually clearing up, making the afternoon brighter with a slim change of the odd shower. Temperatures could drop as the week continues into the weekend with dry weather with some sunny spells and some frosty mornings.

North West England weather forecast

Tuesday February 21:

Another cloudy day with the odd fog patch lingering over any hills through the morning. Largely dry for most though drizzly outbreaks over high ground still possible. Another mild day with gentle winds. Maximum temperature 11 °C.

Staying cloudy with some drizzly outbreaks into the evening. A band of rain will move eastwards overnight bringing further cloud and patchy rain, which may be wintry over hills. Minimum temperature 5 °C.

Wednesday February 22:

A cloudy start with patchy rain clearing eastwards. A brighter afternoon with sunny spells and perhaps the odd shower. Feeling cooler than of late with freshening winds around coasts later. Maximum temperature 10 °C.

Outlook for Thursday to Saturday (February 23 to 25):

Turning colder towards the end of the week with frosty mornings to come. Sunny spells on Thursday and remaining bright on Friday with freshening winds. Turning cloudier on Saturday.

(Source: Met Office)