Snow Alert: Manchester to Face First Cold Plunge of the Season This Week
Manchester residents are bracing for potential snowfall this week as a cold snap sweeps across the UK, marking the first significant drop in temperatures of the autumn season. A Met Office forecast indicates unsettled conditions will persist thru November, with temperatures expected to remain “slightly below normal.”
The approaching cold front follows a period of heavy rain and strong winds as a low-pressure system moves into the North Sea.While initial showers are expected around coastal areas, inland regions may experience sunny spells.the long-range forecast, spanning October 24 to November 2, predicts a changeable pattern with showers or longer spells of rain across the UK, notably impacting the north and west.
The Met Office states that the cold northerly flow will likely transition to a westerly pattern. Temperatures are anticipated to be near or slightly below average for this time of year. The unsettled conditions are expected to continue until November,with no immediate sign of a return to milder weather.