Just days after temperatures touched the 20C threshold, snow is reportedly set to hit Greater Manchester today, with the mercury staying well below 5C.
The forecast from the Weather Channel predicts a mixture of snow and rain throughout the daytime on Wednesday (March 30) for a number of boroughs.. By the evening, the skies should clear.
Yesterday, a Met Office spokesperson told the Manchester Evening News: “The band of rain will continue to sink south on Wednesday, with a change to colder conditions sweeping across much of the UK. For those in the north of the UK, especially on the higher ground, this could fall as a wintry mix of sleet and snow."
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Here is the forecast for each of the 10 boroughs.
Manchester
Showers with heavy rain in places. Highs of 6C, lows of 2C.
Salford
Showers until 6pm. Highs of 6C, lows of 1C.
Bolton
Rain with a snow shower expected at 6pm. Same highs and lows as Salford.
Wigan
Rain and showers until 4pm, but with warmer temperatures. Highs of 7C, lows of 2C.
Bury
Rain and showers until 6pm. 5C until 5pm, when things cool.
Trafford
Showers and rain until 6pm. Max temperature of 6C and lows of 2C.
Stockport
Rain and showers until 6pm, with snow expected at 7pm. Highs of 6C and lows of 2C.
Rochdale
Rain and snow throughout the day. Snow arrives at 10am-12pm, and 4pm until 8pm. Highs of 4C, lows of 1C.
Oldham
Rain and snow throughout the day. Snow at 10am and 3pm-8pm. Highs of 4C, lows of 1C.
Tameside
Rain until 6pm, when there’s a snow shower. Highs of 6C, lows of 1C.
