Met Office warn icy cold temperatures on the way for Manchester- here’s weather forecast for week ahead

Freezing weather conditions are on the way for Manchester- with temperatures set to drop below freezing next week. The icy weather is set to last throughout the week.

The weekend is set to be relatively mild at around 8C but cloudy across the region. The new week will see a drop in temperatures.

On Monday (March 6) temperatures will drop to around 4C. This will fall even lower as the day turns to night- an overnight ‘feels like’ temperature of -1C will make for an icy feel.

Tuesday will be more of the same, with the morning feeling as cold as -4C. At this time, the actual temperature may struggle to rise above zero.

The Met Office has addressed the possibility of the UK seeing any snow in the coming weeks. They said the freezing overnight temperatures could contribute to this.

Deputy chief meteorologist, Chris Almond, said: “Although we’ve moved into meteorological Spring there will be a distinctly wintry feel to our weather next week. Very cold air will spread across the UK bringing snow showers even to sea level in the north on Monday and these snow showers could spread further south on Tuesday.

“With freezing overnight temperatures and the risk of ice it is likely weather warnings will be issued for Monday and Tuesday once the detail of potential impacts becomes clearer, so keep an eye on the Met Office forecast.”

The Met Office and UKHSA are warning that all regions of England will experience cold weather from 1am on Monday 6 March to midnight on Wednesday March 8.

Dr Agostinho Sousa, Head of Extreme Events and Health Protection at UKHSA, said: “During periods like this, it is important to check in on family, friends and relatives who may be more vulnerable to the cold weather, as it can have a serious impact on health.

“If you have a pre-existing medical condition or are over the age of 65, it is important to try and heat your home to at least 18°C if you can.”

Manchester Met Office weather forecast

March 3

Rather cloudy to start, with cloud thick enough to give the odd light shower. Cloud breaking through the afternoon to allow some sunny spells. Temperatures around average with light winds. Maximum temperature 8 °C.

Remaining largely dry with perhaps the odd light shower. Clear spells overnight will allow temperatures to fall below freezing, leading to a frost. Minimum temperature -1 °C.

March 4

After a chilly start with some bright or sunny spells, cloud will gradually build during the afternoon. Staying dry with light winds. Maximum temperature 8 °C.

Rather cloudy on Sunday with isolated showers, wintry over the hills. These becoming more widespread into Monday and Tuesday and more readily falling as snow. Feeling colder with strengthening winds.