LEIGH has been given a yellow weather warning from the Met Office as a "cold plunge of Arctic air" moves across the country.

The Arctic airflow is set to bring very cold conditions across the UK, with ice and snow showers expected for areas across Scotland and the North of England, including Leigh.

The warning comes into force from midnight on Tuesday, January 16 until Thursday, January 18, with the weather likely to cause travel disruptions and potential injuries.

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Weather outlook for Leigh:

Monday: The weather outlook for Leigh, as reported on the Met Office website, states that it will be largely dry and clear this evening but with clouds thickening overnight bringing an increasing chance of wintry showers.

This will become heavier by the morning, with covering of snow, frost and icy conditions expected in some locations. Minimum temperature -4 °C.

Tuesday: An icy start for some with perhaps some travel disruption. Further wintry showers through the day, with more persistent snow at times, perhaps mostly of rain on coasts. Maximum temperature 4 °C.

Wednesday to Friday: Wintry showers on Tuesday evening, clearing overnight with icy surfaces following. Largely dry and often sunny to end the week, with wintry showers on Thursday. Cold with frost and ice.

Leigh Journal: A yellow weather warning has been given to much of Scotland and north of EnglandA yellow weather warning has been given to much of Scotland and north of England (Image: Met Office)
Met Office Chief Meteorologist, Andy Page, said: “Where and how much snow we will get will vary throughout the week and weather warnings could change quickly, you will need to keep an eye on the forecast for your region for the latest information.

“There will be widespread frost this week and we could see some fairly deep laying snow in parts of northern UK and strong winds could result in drifting or blizzard conditions at times. The snow and ice will be disruptive and could potentially impact travel plans, make driving dangerous and pavements slippery.

“It will feel bitterly cold with daytime temperatures in the low single figures for many, and overnight temperatures will fall to -3 or -4 in many towns and cities, and it will be even colder in many rural areas.”