Weather

Buddy having fun in the snow at Jubilee Park, Ashton-in-Makerfield.

IN PICTURES: Wintry scenes in Wigan Michelle Adamson

Wigan gritter ready for action

Winter maintenance in full swing Sian Jones

Make sure you vehicle is prepared for wintry conditions

Drivers warned as winter weather is forecast this week Jon Peake

The Government has been warned more extreme weather linked to climate change will mean more fire risks to the public, and faces calls for more investment from the firefighters' union.

More fires in Greater Manchester during last year's record heatwave Adam Care

Traffic disrupted by the felled tree on Almond Brook Road, Standish

Wind brings down a tree on a Wigan main road Charles Graham

Snowy scenes in Lancashire in 2009. Will there be a White Christmas in 2022?

Wigan weather: Will we see a White Christmas in 2022? Jon Peake

Winter scenes at Haigh Woodland Park, Wigan, after snow falls over the borough. Ralph the dog has fun in the snow.

IN PICTURES: Wigan winter scenes Michelle Adamson

The cold snap looks like it's coming to an end in Wigan this weekend

Wigan weather: When will the cold snap? Here's when temperatures will rise Jon Peake

Golborne High School was closing on Tuesday December 13 due to icy conditions.

Second Wigan school closes due to icy conditions Charles Graham

Lancashire is set to be battered by heavy rain (Credit: Osman Rana)

Lancashire braces for heavy rain as yellow weather warning issued Sean Gleaves

The North West has a 1 in 10 chance of snow this Christmas

Could we be in for a white Christmas this year? Jon Peake

What do you love most about autumn?

Here are 10 reasons why we love autumn so much Jon Peake

HRH Queen Elizabeth II

Here's the weather forecast for Wigan on the day of the Queen's funeral Jon Peake

It's going to be a wet one on Monday morning.

Met Office issues weather warning for 11 hours of downpours Adam Lord

Autumn is a beautiful time of year

Will Wigan see any more sun before the autumn? Jon Peake

Spider mating season is in full swing

Here's how to keep spiders out of your house Jon Peake

Flying Ants could invade any day now

Wigan households warned to prepare for Flying Ant Day Jon Peake

Will the sun come out to play on Bank Holiday Monday?

Wigan weather: Will the sun come out on Bank Holiday Monday? Jon Peake

This experiment by a meteorologist shows the effects of droughts - and how they increase the risk of flash floods after rainfall.

This is why flooding is more likely after droughts Iain Lynn

Anyone flouting a hosepipe ban could face a fine of up to £1,000 and prosecution

Will Wigan see a hosepipe ban as August begins to hot up? Jon Peake

Are you prepared for the soaring temperatures?

Here's how to keep cool in bed during August's heatwave Jon Peake

Wigan will see gorgeous sunshine this week

Wigan weather - Here's how hot it will get this week Jon Peake

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YOUR PICTURES: How have Wiganers been keeping cool in the record heatwave? Michelle Adamson

Use a hand or electric fan to keep cool and take on plenty of fluids

Heatwave: What is the difference between heat stroke and dehydration? Jon Peake

RETRO 1976
Pictures depicting the heatwave in Wigan during the summer of 1976
Paddling pool at Haigh Hall

RETRO: Wigan's hot summer of 1976 Michelle Adamson

Rebecca Hitchen enjoys sunshine on her lunch break at Mesnes Park, Wigan.

Record-breaking temperatures in Wigan Michelle Adamson

Sales of electric fans have soared in the heatwave

Fan-tastic! Sales of electric fans soar by more than 1500 per cent Jon Peake

Wiganers have fun in the sun at Mesnes Park, Wigan, enjoying the weather, thought to be the hottest day on record, as temperatures could reach 40c this week.

This is when temperatures will peak in Wigan on Tuesday Colin Ainscough

Keep your dog cool during the heatwave

Top tips for keeping your dog safe during the heatwave Jon Peake

Here comes the sun! The weather is forecast to hot up from tomorrow (Saturday) ... at last!

Here comes the sun: Mercury set to rise to 27 degrees next week Jon Peake

The sun will make a welcome return in July

This is when the sunshine will return to Wigan in July Jon Peake

Torrential downpours were predicted by the Met Office on Tuesday, June 28, 2022

This is when heavy rain is expected to hit Wigan today Colin Ainscough