SNOW could hit Warrington next week, according to forecasters.

As predicted on BBC Weather and by the Met Office, temperatures are set to drop to an average of 2°C and 3°C on Tuesday, with 'snow showers' expected.

While the weekend is looking wet and windy across the borough with forecasters predicting ‘light rain and a gentle breeze’ on Saturday and Sunday and temperatures of between 8 and 11°C.

The earlier start of next week could see the potential for a bout of snow as temperatures plummet – putting everyone in the Christmas spirit.

On BBC Weather, the forecast for Tuesday shows highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C, with an expectation of ‘sleet and a moderate breeze’.

A forecast summery from Sunday to Tuesday for the north west states: “Sunday will be a cooler day with scattered showers moving in from the north.

“Heavy rain will move in late in the day. Monday looks very unsettled with strong winds and heavy rain, possibly turning wintry before ending overnight.

“However, the details are still uncertain. Tuesday will be blustery and cold with sunny spells and chance of the odd snow shower.”

Meanwhile towards the end of next week, the sun is expected to make an appearance, while temperatures still stay at a low of -2°C and high of 5°C.

A yellow cold health warning has also been issued by the UK Health Security Agency due to the predicted forecasts for the upcoming days.

Alerts have been issued from 9pm on Sunday to 9am on Thursday for the north west.

The warning states that the forecast weather is ‘likely to have minor impacts on health and social care services’.

This includes:

  • increased use of healthcare services by vulnerable people
  • greater risk to life of vulnerable people

Advice from the UK Health Security Agency on how to protect yourself if you are vulnerable:
 

While exposure to cold weather can affect anyone, some people are particularly at risk. We have published guidance on staying safe during cold weather.

Advice on how to take action if you have a duty to respond:
 

Please review the Weather Health Alert System user guidance to explain how you can use the information contained within the alerts to respond to the forecast weather.

We provide guidance on how to take action for a range of professional groups with a duty to respond, with action cards available for commissioners, health and social care providers, and the voluntary and community sector. Summary action cards are also available below:

·  commissioners

·  voluntary and community sector

·  care homes and other residential settings

·  services delivering care to people in their homes

·  hospitals and other healthcare settings

For an overview of the weather alerts in place across England, please check the UKHSA data dashboard.

The Met Office may issue National Severe Weather Warnings (for example, snow and ice) with short notice, so you can take appropriate action. Check the Met Office Website to see the National Severe Weather Warnings currently in place.

You can also find information of the latest weather forecast on the Met Office website.