Ridge Hill (Greater Manchester) weather

Headline:

Remaining unsettled.

Today:

A bright start for most, but quickly turning increasingly cloudy from the southwest as a band of rain pushes northeastwards, bringing prolonged heavy downpours and strengthening winds through much of the day. Feeling milder than recent days. Maximum temperature 12 °C.

Tonight:

Some clear and drier spells emerge through the evening as the band of rain clears to the northeast. However, occasional heavy showers feed in from the west from midnight. Minimum temperature 8 °C.

Monday:

Heavy showers continue to feed in from the west through the morning, these may carry a risk of thunder at times, though plenty of sunny intervals possible. Winds easing. Maximum temperature 12 °C.

Outlook for Tuesday to Thursday:

A band of heavy rain and strong winds pushes northeastwards on Tuesday morning, though turning brighter through the afternoon. Wednesday brings occasional blustery shower, before turning briefly settled on Thursday.

A continuation of a similar pattern to that seen through early December is anticipated, especially at first, as frontal systems from the Atlantic spread into and across the UK, interspersed with some temporary drier interludes. These will bring occasional spells of rain, which may be heavy at times bringing the risk of some impacts given how wet it has been lately. In addition, there may also be potential for some periods of strong winds at times too. Whilst it will often be mild, later in the period there may be a transition for temperatures to return closer to average, with a slightly higher chance of some wintry hazards across northern parts of the UK, especially on high ground.

Changeable conditions are expected across the UK during this period. Low pressure systems will probably dominate, meaning showers or longer spells of rain, heavy at times, for much of the UK and some hill snow in the north. Periods of strong wind are also possible, especially around coasts. Some drier, more settled spells are possible but how long these last is very uncertain. Temperatures will likely be close to average or slightly above overall.