Weather forecast for Greater Manchester as Met Office issues 'severe' UK snow warning

The stubborn blanket of mist and fog that has enveloped the UK since Boxing Day is expected to continue today - with warnings of severely limited visibility in parts of Greater Manchester.

The Met Office predicts a 'cloudy and murky start with drizzle over the fells' in the north west. There will be some brighter spells, before patchy rain arrives from the north through the late afternoon. The maximum temperature will be 9C in the region.

Rochdale and Bolton are bracing for the most serious conditions this morning, with alerts warning of thick fog. Other parts of Greater Manchester region still have mist warnings in place.

The Met Office has issued a warning for potential 'severe' snow affecting regions across the UK next week as temperatures plummet. Significantly colder conditions are anticipated before the turn of the year, with snow likely to fall in some areas.

This weekend, rain will fall in parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland. Northern areas may see brighter yet frostier conditions.

By Sunday, the country is expected to be brighter, with crisper weather punctuated by gusty showers, before transitioning into rain and hill snow up north. From Tuesday (December 31) onwards, the Met Office suggests the UK should brace for an 'erratic change' , which could see snow fall throughout the country.

A significant shift in weather is predicted for Scotland, particularly the north, with snow and hail expected. The Met Office's long-range forecast from December 31 to January 9 indicates snow will likely affect large parts of the UK, including much of England.

Following a spell of mild and settled conditions, the weather is expected to become more erratic, bringing rain, stronger winds, and snow to Scotland, which may