It’s time to wave goodbye to that so-called ‘Indian summer’, as there’s a cold snap forecast to arrive by the end of the week.
Summer was an unfortunate wash-out and subsequently passed us by in the blink of an eye, and the arrival of autumn has been unseasonably warm ever since, but now those uncharacteristic October temperatures will soon be over as the Met Office is forecasting things to turn much chillier before the week’s out.
It’s currently chucking it down right across Greater Manchester, and weather forecasters have said this will likely be the case for the rest of the week, before it turns much cooler by the weekend.
The heaviest rain is expected to be across Wales this week, with some central and southern parts of England having “a very wet day” on Friday, according to the Met Office, and while us lot in the north will get to see some sunshine, there’ll also probably be some showers to go along with it.
Further rain, perhaps heavy in places, is likely for the rest of this week, before the weather turns much cooler by the weekend.
These downpours will likely turn heavier and more frequent as the week goes on, as this coincides with the predicted colder conditions establishing from the north.
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Weekend temperatures could then potentially be up to 10°C colder than earlier in the week.
It’s not just going to feel much nippier either, it’ll also look like it too, as according to the Met Office, the first widespread overnight frost of the season is also likely to happen across many central and northern areas of England over the weekend.
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Met Office forecasts ‘cold snap’ to finally hit the UK this week / Credit: John-Mark Strange (via Unsplash)
“As we head through second half of this week, cold air will push southwards across the country and there’s a risk that showers over mountains of Scotland could turn wintry,” explained the Met Office’s Deputy Chief Meteorologist, Brent Walker, ahead of the temperatures dropping.
“By the weekend, we expect all regions of the UK to be in the cold airmass and overnight frosts are possible.”
Looking ahead to next week, Brent says high pressure will “continue to dominate” our weather – which will make the days start largely fine, settled, and cool, but the nights colder and potentially frosty in rural areas.
Public urged to call the police if they see this wanted man
Daisy Jackson
Cheshire Police are appealing for the public’s help in tracing a wanted man with links to Macclesfield and Alsager.
Joshua Wyatt, 34, is wanted on recall to prison, and officers are urging anyone who has seen him or knows of his whereabouts to come forward.
Wyatt is described as being 183cm (6ft) tall and of medium build, with a bald head and blue eyes.
Police believe he has links to both Macclesfield and Alsager.
Anyone who sees Wyatt or has information about where he may be is asked to contact Cheshire Police on 101 or report information via the force’s website.
Information should be provided quoting reference number 26000809013.
Huge shuttle bus effort laid on to get Manchester United fans to Old Trafford amid tram disruption
Daisy Jackson
Transport for Greater Manchester has announced a shuttle bus scheme to help Manchester United fans get to Old Trafford this week, amid major tram disruption.
Fans won’t be able to use trams to get to the ground as usual, due to huge improvement works which are in place until Monday 2 November.
There’ll be no trams at all on the Altrincham, Trafford Park, and Eccles lines, with Airport and East Didsbury trams only going as far as Firswood.
That means that fans heading to Manchester United’s home game against Bournemouth would have been a little stuck without this newly-announced shuttle bus service.
Frequent dedicated shuttle buses will run running Piccadilly Gardens, Altrincham Interchange and the Trafford Centre, taking fans directly to Old Trafford before the game.
Frequencies range from five to 20 minutes depending on the route and time, with details available online. Return services will be in place after the final whistle.
TfGM staff will be at key stops and interchanges throughout the day to help fans get to the match and provide travel advice.
Huge shuttle bus effort laid on to get Manchester United fans to Old Trafford amid tram disruption. Credit: TfGM
Ian Davies, TfGM’s Network Director for Metrolink, said: “There is no good time to disrupt passengers to carry out these works, and this is the first time in over a decade that trams won’t serve Old Trafford on a match day, but these works are essential and will enable us to provide a better service in future. I am very sorry to fans who face disruption.
“We’ve put a range of alternative travel options in place, including dedicated shuttle buses, bolstered Bee Network bus services, rail options and ticket acceptance arrangements will help fans get to and from the game.
“Journey options will be different from usual, so we would encourage supporters to plan ahead, check their route and our website before they travel and leave plenty of time to get to and from the stadium.”
TfGM is advising supporters to leave around an hour earlier to help make sure they arrive in time for kick-off.
Emily Sergeant -
11th October 2023 
