Bolton to see 47mph winds and wintry showers today

Highs of around 7C or 8C are expected, but with temperatures largely between 4C and 6C, strong winds will make it feel near freezing.

Showers are set to continue from morning into the afternoon, with more than 95 per cent chance of rain at times.

Some heavier bursts could turn wintry, bringing hail and, over higher ground in the North West, snow.

Wind speeds in Bolton are expected to reach around 20mph to 21mph, with gusts reaching up to 47mph.

The strongest winds will be seen during the morning, easing as the day progresses.

As evening arrives, conditions are forecasted to calm, with showers becoming less frequent and winds decreasing.

Under clearer skies, temperatures will fall rapidly overnight.

A cold night with frost and the risk of icy patches is expected by early Thursday.

Overnight temperatures could fall to about 0C, with perceived temperatures lowering to around -1C.

The Met Office regional forecast indicates that Wednesday will have bright spells, but will be noticeably colder than recent days due to brisk north-westerly winds, enhancing the wintry atmosphere.

Bolton’s visibility is mostly forecast to be good, and both air pollution and pollen levels are low.