Manchester set to be hit with snow next week as ‘Arctic assault’ sweeps country

The Met Office has warned Mancunians to brace themselves as an ‘Arctic assault’ heads towards the North of England, bringing with it a ‘blanket’ of snow.

Temperatures are expected to plummet the day after Valentine’s Day, with parts of Northern England and Scotland predicted to be hit the worst.

According to WX Charts, Scotland could see as much as 16.9 inches of snow fall, while parts of Manchester could also see around two centimetres of snow towards the end of the week.

However, as per tradition for Manchester, next week will also see a mix of wintry showers, sunshine and dry patches.

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The weather experts’ forecast says: “On Friday, wintry showers likely to affect northern areas, becoming lighter and less frequent through the day, while elsewhere expected to be dry with plenty of sunshine.

“Windy in the North initially, elsewhere likely much lighter than previous days.

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“Heavy rain may return to the northwest and windy for most, with gales possible in the west and northwest at the weekend.

“Through the rest of this period high pressure will likely dominate across most of the UK.

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“Rainfall will be limited at first with a risk of some wintry showers in the north and east, with an increasing chance of rain in western and Northwestern areas later.

“Temperatures likely to be near average with the potential for a brief colder interlude for northern and eastern parts.”

Former BBC and Met Office forecaster John Hammond warned that this month will be colder than January and December, saying: “Temperatures ahead are expected to average out rather lower than through much of winter, with more frequent incursions of Arctic air.

“A wetter and chillier mix looks likely as we head into March. Late snow is a possibility.”