Greater Manchester weather forecast as region wakes up to heavy frost

After a sunny morning in Greater Manchester, heavy rain is forecast later today.

It was a chilly start to the day in our region as temperatures plummeted overnight. According to Met Office forecasters, sunny spells are forecast for most of the morning until cloudier conditions set in.

From around 3pm, showers are then forecast in our region. Downpours are predicted to turn heavy through the afternoon and into the early evening.

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The mercury will reach highs of around 10C this afternoon before temperatures drop off again overnight into Friday, though forecasters predict it will 'stay frost free'.

On the forecast for Friday in the North West, the Met Office said: "A few showers are possible during the morning. Otherwise a fairly bright day with broken cloud and sunny intervals, these becoming more prolonged later.

"Rather windy, especially on the coasts. Maximum temperature 12C."

On the weekend outlook, forecasters said: "A dry weekend for most with sunny periods on Saturday, then generally cloudier on Sunday. Isolated showers on Monday.

"Winds easing and feeling a bit warmer, though still chilly overnight."

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