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Sub-zero temperatures could hit Greater Manchester next week as the UK is hit by a cold weather blast bringing 'below average temperatures' and even the chance of snow.
The Met Office predicts that lows could plummet to as low as -2C across the region, with temperatures remaining in low single figures throughout much of the week.
It comes as the UK faces 'below average temperatures' over the coming week, with many areas already dropping to below freezing overnight, creating frost and ice across the UK as the cold snap continues.
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Meteorologists say an area of high pressure coming from the north of Scandinavia and a jet stream in close circulation is bringing in the freezing conditions.
In Greater Manchester, the Met Office says that lows of -1C are predicted on Tuesday (November 28) and Wednesday (November 29) with a low of -2C on Saturday (December 2).
Across the UK, it will turn colder again on Monday evening (November 27) with a return to widespread overnight frosts. Conditions will also be largely dry, though some rain showers along the east coast could turn to sleet over higher ground.
Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist, Dan Harris, said: "At present, the most likely outcome beyond mid-week is that rain from the west slowly moves east, with snow possible over higher ground, and a continued risk of showers over eastern parts.
"However, there is a chance that a more active weather system arrives from the southwest, which would bring more widespread rain, stronger winds, and the potential for more significant snowfall should the air over the UK become sufficiently cold ahead of
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