A weather warning has been issued for fog in the north west tonight and tomorrow.
The Met Office says fog patches are expected from around 8pm on Thursday, lasting until lunchtime tomorrow, for large parts of the country, including Greater Manchester.
They are warning that fog may lead to some travel disruption and suggest avoiding travel if possible.
Forecasters are also predicting a cold week ahead, with foggy, frosty mornings.
Their advice includes:
- Drive very slowly with dipped headlights, full-beam lights reflect off the fog causing a 'white wall' effect
- Keep an eye on your speed, fog can give the illusion of moving in slow motion
- Use fog lights, but remember to turn them off when the visibility improves
- Don't hang on the tail lights of the car in front, rear lights can give a false sense of security
- Watch out for freezing fog which is made of water droplets that freeze on contact with objects such as the pavement, road, car, etc. It can quickly form a layer of ice.
Forecast for the north west
Today:
A dry day. Some overnight fog may linger for a time, persisting through the day in a few areas, and feeling chilly where it does. Elsewhere fog and patchy frost clearing, with sunny spells then expected. Light winds. Maximum temperature 10 °C.
Tonight:
A dry night ahead, with fog patches developing in many areas, elsewhere clear spells are expected. A frost forming under the light winds too. Minimum temperature -1 °C.
Friday:
Mostly dry with plenty of sunshine, although patchy low cloud and fog reluctant to clear in places. Into the evening thickening cloud will introduce some showery rain. Cold. Light winds. Maximum temperature 7 °C.
Outlook for Saturday to Monday:
Overnight rain clearing to brighter skies on Saturday, with fog and frost developing into the night. Brightening up on Sunday. Further fog and frost at first Monday, then brighter later.
