The Met Office has issued several weather warnings for the weekend, including an amber warning for snow and yellow warnings for ice.
The amber warning indicates significant snowfall, which could lead to travel disruption, power cuts, and hazardous conditions.
The yellow warnings suggest a risk of icy patches and snowfall, particularly in untreated areas, and a potential for slippery surfaces.
Saturday’s forecast for Bolton begins with light rain early in the early morning, with a 60 to 70 per cent chance of precipitation.
This decreases to around 10 per cent at 8am, with temperatures around 2 degrees.
By then, the skies begin to clear, with dry conditions and a minimal rain risk.
The afternoon remains mostly dry with some sunshine and a very low precipitation risk of less than 5 per cent.
The temperature peaks at 3 degrees, but it remains chilly.
In the evening, overcast skies return, with a 30 to 70 per cent chance of rain or snow showers after 9pm.
Temperatures dip to around 1 to 2 degrees.
Sunday’s early morning forecast predicts heavy snowfall, with precipitation chances exceeding 90 per cent.
The temperature will be around 0 to 1 degree, with hazardous icy conditions expected.
The snow is expected to transition to rain after 9am, with persistent rainfall and a 90 per cent chance of precipitation.
Temperatures will rise slightly to 2 degrees, which remain throughout the day.
Showers will continue into the evening but will become lighter, with a 70 per cent chance of precipitation.
Be cautious of wet or icy roads this weekend as cold weather persists, and consider wrapping up in warm, waterproof clothing if you plan on heading outdoors.