A warning has been issued by the Met Office with a cold snap expected to lead to icy conditions in parts of Greater Manchester tonight and tomorrow.
The national forecaster has issued a yellow warning for ice in the region as well as Lancashire and numerous other areas across the North West, Midlands and North East.
The warning, which comes into force at 4pm this afternoon says it is likely there will be icy patches on untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths.
Rain is forecast in many parts of Greater Manchester this evening and with temperatures dropping to zero in parts overnight standing water is likely to lead to what the Met Office say will be "difficult travel conditions in places."
They are advising people making essential journeys or exercising this evening and into tomorrow morning to be aware, and take care.
Temperatures peaked at around four degrees Celsius today but are expected to drop to zero in many areas into the early hours of Wednesday.
It will be a cloudy start to the day however there could be some sunny intervals later in the morning.
Temperatures are forecast to slowly rise again once the yellow warning expires around 11am tomorrow morning, with the mercury expected to again peak around 4C.
Early morning fog is forecast for Thursday becoming overcast later.
