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What we know about Greater Manchester weather over the next few days

• On Thursday, November 27, the Met Office has forecast a "mild and breezy day" for North West England, with outbreaks of rain and drizzle that may turn heavy at times. But by the evening, it is expected to clear, leaving a dry and settled night with plenty of clear spells. Temperatures will drop as low as 4C overnight and as high as 14C during the day.See all the M.E.N's Met Office stories here.
• Friday, November 28, is forecast to be "breezy but bright", with highs of 10C and lows of 5C in Greater Manchester. The chance of precipitation doesn't exceed 50% but for most of the day it will remain below 30%.
• Then over the weekend there is expected to be a band of widespread, persistent rain, according tothe UK weather agency. Met Office'sforecast for Greater Manchester shows heavy rain for most of Saturday, November 29, with highs of 7C and lows of 2C.
• Sunday, November 30, will be brighter and drier, with some spells of sunshine breaking through the cloud. Temperatures will reach highs of 6C and lows of 3C but at times will feel as cold as -1C.
• Looking ahead at the long-range forecast for the UK, the Met Office has predicted "changeable" and "unsettled" conditions. The forecast for the time between December 1 and 10 reads: "Low pressure systems will tend to dominate meaning showers or longer spells of rain for much of the UK, though some brief drier, more settled interludes are also possible. The wettest weather is perhaps more likely in parts of the west, but heavy rain is possible almost anywhere at times through this period."
• Speaking on the chance of snow, the long-range forecast continues: "The greatest chance of snow will probably be over northern high ground. Given the dominance of low pressure, strong winds are also likely at times. Overall, temperatures are predicted to be close to average, though colder conditions may occasionally encroach into northern areas. Some frost is to be expected where drier, clearer conditions develop overnight."
• There are currently yellow weather warnings for wind in place across parts of northern Scotland on Thursday and Friday this week.See all the affected areas here.