Yellow warnings for both wind and ice have been issued by the Met Office after Storm Arwen battered the UK on Friday night.
It’s set to remain bitterly cold across the region over the weekend, although the worst of the rain and wintry showers are over as the storm moves on.
Strong gusts of wind can still be expected throughout Saturday, with a yellow warning for wind in place for Greater Manchester and most of the UK, with forecasters warning of damage to trees, buildings and travel delays as well as power cuts.
The warning remains in place until 6pm tonight, and forecasters predict wind gusts of up to 38 mph in Manchester.
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A yellow warning for ice will be in place from 5pm today until 11am tomorrow across Scotland and the north of England, including the Peak District and parts of Greater Manchester. Forecasters warn people to expect a cold night with icy stretches forming on Saturday evening.
Temperatures on Saturday are predicted to reach a maximum of 4C in Manchester, although the temperature will feel like -1C. By midnight it will drop to zero, reaching a low of -2C by 7am on Sunday morning.
Predicting Saturday’s forecast for the North West, the Met Office said: “Further rain and hill snow at first, especially in Pennine areas, but becoming drier and brighter for much of the region by the afternoon.
“Very strong northerly winds will only slowly abate during the day, and feeling very cold. Maximum temperature 4C.
“Dry and largely clear through the evening and overnight, with winds continuing to ease, especially inland.
“A widespread and in places sharp frost will develop. Minimum temperature -6C.”
Sunday is set to be clear and bright but very chilly, with a maximum temperature of 3C predicted for Manchester.
Across the UK winds are gradually easing as Storm Arwen starts to abate.
Chief meteorologist Steve Ramsdale, said: “Storm Arwen has delivered some dangerously strong winds overnight, with gusts in excess of 90mph recorded and sustained windspeeds of over 60mph.
“The strong winds will move south across the UK through the day, gradually weakening. Warnings are in still in force through the day and there has been widespread disruption so check and follow advice from local authorities before you head out.
“There is a chance of snow in some locations, particularly the higher ground in Scotland and Northern England where we have already seen some accumulations. Any snow falling at lower levels is likely to be short lived.”
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