Manchester is in line for a welcome warm-up this week as the Met Office forecasts a prolonged spell of sunshine and rising temperatures. Temperatures are expected to soar from Monday's 16°C, with light winds of around 5-10 mph, before potentially reaching highs of 20°C by Thursday and Friday.
Residents will be glad to hear that minimal cloud cover is forecast throughout the week, with a very low chance of rain, making it an ideal time for outdoor activities. While Manchester enjoys this favourable outlook, other UK regions are not so lucky - parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland could still experience scattered showers and cooler temperatures early in the week.
Wales will see a mix of sunshine and cloud, with temperatures gradually improving towards the end of the week, mirroring the trend in much of England. The Met Office advises sunseekers to take care - despite moderate temperatures, the prolonged sunshine means it's essential to apply sunscreen, particularly during the sunniest parts of the day.
The stable weather is courtesy of a high-pressure system building over the UK, particularly influencing central and northern England. This system will remain dominant for several days, blocking more unsettled Atlantic fronts and ensuring a period of calm for many regions - Manchester being one of them.