Temperatures dropped as low as –7C this week as Greater Manchester saw its coldest night of winter so far.
There were weather warnings in place for the majority of the week with the icy weather bringing chaos to the region.
Bosses at Manchester Airport were forced to shut its runways for over an hour while frozen pedestrian crossing buttons caused traffic mayhem in Rochdale and Oldham.
And although temperatures are set to increase slightly this weekend, they’re still set to dip below freezing today with lows of –1C.
There are currently no weather warnings in place for Greater Manchester on Saturday (January 11) and Sunday (January 12), and while temperatures will remain cold, it is likely to be milder than over the week.
Saturday is forecast for a sunny start, although this is likely to change to cloud by the afternoon and bring patchy rain and sleet. It will remain cold, with highs of 2C dropping to -2C overnight.
There is also likely to be some freezing fog in places, although this is set to clear for most.
Sunday is forecast to be slightly warmer, with highs of 5C. According to the Met Office, the day will start cloudy but clear to sunny intervals by the late morning.
The forecast for the week ahead is significantly milder, although we can expect a return to rain. The Met Office said: “Windier on Monday with spells of rain, possibly heavy across Cumbria. Breezy on Tuesday and Wednesday with rain or drizzle at times, but lengthy dry periods too. Turning much milder.”