Ice and rain warnings issued for Wigan amid period of unsettled weather - when warnings will come into force

The Met Office has issued two weather warnings for Wigan.

A yellow ice warning will be in place from 22:00 today (November 29) to 09:00 tomorrow (Sunday November 30).

Met Office yellow ice warning

The ice warning reads: “Icy stretches could cause some disruption on Saturday night and Sunday morning.

“Some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces. Probably some icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths.

“Following rainfall earlier in the evening, surface temperatures are expected to fall widely below freezing. With surfaces left wet, ice is expected to form on untreated surfaces and may lead to hazardous travelling conditions.”

A yellow rain warning will be in place for Wigan from 00:00 on Monday December 1 to 03:00 on Tuesday December 2.

Met Office yellow rain warning

The yellow rain warning reads: “Heavy rain could bring some disruption on Monday and early Tuesday.

“Flooding of a few homes and businesses is likely. Bus and train services probably affected with journey times taking longer. Spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times longer. Some interruption to power supplies and other services likely.

“An area of heavy rain will move steadily east across the area during Monday. Whilst the rain may ease for a time during the afternoon across Cumbria, another pulse of heavy rain is possible here during the evening and overnight, with all rain eventually clearing early Tuesday morning.

“20-40 mm of rain is likely to fall quite widely across the warning area, but higher ground could see 50-80 mm, with perhaps nearer 100-120 mm in a few places over the Cumbrian fells.

“Strong south to southwesterly winds will also accompany the heavy rain, with gales possible around coasts and over high ground.”

Met Office North West England forecast

Today (Saturday November 29)

A widely cloudy day with spells of rain moving in from the south. Becoming persistent into the afternoon with heavier outbreaks, especially over higher ground. Rather breezy, especially along the coast later. Feeling chilly in rural spots. Maximum temperature 7 °C.

Tonight (Saturday November 29)

Rain continues through this evening, falling as snow over the Pennines. Eventually turning drier after midnight, though staying rather cloudy in the east. Feeling chilly where skies clear. Light winds. Minimum temperature -1 °C.

Tomorrow (Sunday November 30)

Much drier and more settled for all, though feeling chillier. Plenty of sunshine with mostly light winds. Becoming breezier by the evening with cloud arriving from the west. Maximum temperature 7 °C.

Outlook for Monday December 1 to Wednesday December 3

Widely wet and windy on Monday as mild air moves in from the west. Temperatures recovering to average on Tuesday and Wednesday, with the return of sunshine and scattered showers.