Greater Manchester weather forecast as snow to hit parts of UK ahead of Christmas
manchestereveningnews.co.ukIt's set to be a wet but somewhat mild week across Greater Manchester as we head towards Christmas. While there's a slim chance of snow falling in our area next week, it's the most northern parts of the UK that are more likely to get a dusting.
The Met Office explained how high pressure could move 'further south and west away from the UK' next week which would allow northwesterly winds to develop at times.
Colder air could then affect the UK for short periods, bringing the potential for wintry showers in northern areas. The Met Office added: "At this stage there is very little sign of any widespread or severe cold and wintry weather." READ MORE: The Salford gastropub serving up a slice of nostalgia and the best fish and chips in town READ MORE: After half a century, the mystery of missing mum Isabella hasn't been solved - it's now a murder However Scotland and northern England could be in for a white Christmas, according to data from WXCharts.
Blankets of the white stuff could fall after the big day too, with -10C temperatures sweeping parts of the country. One map shows temperatures will dip dramatically on December 26, while another chart shows a huge cold front coming in from around December 29.
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