Turning less cold, but very wet

After the cold spell, and some snow early in winter, the weather has slowly returned to what we are accustomed to - rain.

There's less cold and a lack of sunshine, and today (Wednesday) was a brief cold and frosty day again.

Oldham weather expert Jon Baylis has told the Chronicle that he certainly prefers those crisp blue skies, even if it's Baltic.

And, of course, surely we're all partial to a snowflake or ten!

Here's Jon's detailed forecast for the days and weekend ahead.

Tomorrow (Thursday): Cloudy with pulses of heavy rain moving north-north-east, especially into the afternoon.

Brisk winds will become gusty (35mph) with a slightly milder, but still feeling cold airflow after a cold 24 hours prior. 

Max 7°C Min 6°C.

Friday: Low pressure in charge bringing bands of showery rain.

The odd bright spell in between but like gold-dust.

Breezy at times especially during showers. Milder.

Max 9°C Min 6°C.

Weekend: Dominated by unsettled conditions.

Saturday: It's a bit of a rinse and repeat, with showers or longer spells of rain coming in from the west after a dry start in the east.

Remaining windy.

Should sneak double-digits in a few favourable spots. 

Max 10°C Min 7°C.

Sunday: Yet more rain is expected. Mild and breezy. Groundhog day. 

Max 9°C Min 6°C.

Outlook: Little change into the first half of next week with the Jet Stream bringing bouts of rain.

Signs of something less wet, cooler and not as mobile from midweek with a ridge of high pressure building leading to some drier conditions but mist or fog likely as winds slacken.

Follow @ChadWeather on X for the latest forecasts and warnings.

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