FREEZING conditions continued overnight in Warrington as temperatures hovered around 0C and slightly lower although rain is forecast the the weekend!
Although no Met Office weather warnings are currently in place for the town, the cold snap continues throughout today and tomorrow.
With clear skies on Wednesday morning, the sun is set to come out later during the day and according to the Met Office forecast, it will remain out until 3pm, shortly before it sets.
But it will remain bitterly cold thanks to the windchill factor as Arctic air from the north continues to prevail.
The highest temperature will be just 4C with lows of -2C.
It’s even colder on Thursday with highs of just 3C and lows of 0C.
By the weekend, temperatures are poised to be closer to the seasonal average with rain forecast and highs of 11C and lows of 9C on Saturday. It’s even warmer on Sunday with highs of 13C and the lowest temperature is 8C, according to forecasters. Rain is forecast around 6am but it remains clear for the rest of the day.
Residents are urged to check in with elderly neighbours during the cold snap to ensure they are safe and warm in their homes.
Charities, such as the Alzheimer’s Society, warned the cold weather can be “particularly challenging” for people with dementia to adjust to.
The cold weather this week prompted the UK Health Security Agency to issue an amber cold weather health alert warning.
Dr Agostinho Sousa, from the UKHSA, said: “This is the first amber Cold Weather Health Alert of the season, but we can expect more as we approach winter, and it is vital to check in on vulnerable friends, family and neighbours to ensure they are well prepared for the onset of cold weather.”
