Met Office issue snow warning for Manchester as temperatures plummet to near zero - full forecast

The icy cold start to March is set to continue in Manchester. The freezing temperatures have prompted the Met Office to issue a yellow warning for snow this week.

The Met Office warning is set to come into effect at 3am on Thursday (March 9). It will remain in place until around 6pm on Friday (March 10).

Cold temperatures will be felt across Manchester for most of the week though. The coldest the mercury is expected to  drop to is 4C on Wednesday (March 8).

However, the ‘feels like’ temperature is likely to drop well below freezing  meaning it will be feeling much chillier. On Tuesday (March 7) it may feel as cold as -3C in some parts of the city.

Fortunately warmer temperatures look set to return very soon. According to the Met Office, Manchester could experience temperatures of 12C as early as Sunday (March 12).

North West Met Office weather forecast

March 7

After a frosty start, a bright day with plenty of sunny spells though remaining cold. Although many will be dry, there will be some wintry showers, especially in the south. Maximum temperature 5 °C.

Dry with clear skies across the region overnight, allowing temperatures to quickly fall away leading to a widespread and locally severe frost. Minimum temperature -6 °C.

March 8

A frosty start on Wednesday, with mostly sunny skies across the north. Southern areas will tend to see more in the way of cloud and staying cold for all. Maximum temperature 5 °C.

A risk of disruption on Thursday as a band of rain and snow, accompanied by strong winds moves northwards. Sleet and snow clears Friday and turning less cold by Saturday.