Greater Manchester faces a 15-hour snow warning from Sunday morning as the Met Office alerts residents in Rochdale, Oldham and Tameside to brace for travel disruption and service interruptions from 3am to 6pm on February 18.
The yellow weather warning forms part of four alerts currently affecting the UK, with rain and wind warnings spanning Scotland and Northern Ireland in what forecasters describe as a widespread bout of challenging conditions to start the week.
Higher ground across Greater Manchester could see several centimetres of snow accumulation, with some settling at lower levels as temperatures hover between 0-3°C. Wind gusts reaching 30-40mph in exposed areas threaten to create drifting snow and reduced visibility, compounding travel difficulties.
Scotland's western regions face persistent rainfall under separate yellow warnings, raising concerns about localised flooding and treacherous driving conditions. Northern Ireland braces for winds potentially exceeding 50mph along the coast and higher ground, with power outages and structural damage possible.
Wales and most of England outside the Greater Manchester warning zone can expect cloudy skies and scattered showers without severe weather alerts.
The Met Office urges travellers to check road conditions, allow extra journey time and ensure vehicles are winter-ready. Pedestrians should exercise caution on potentially slippery surfaces, whilst residents are advised to monitor local news and Met Office updates for the latest developments.