Residents in Warrington, Cheshire, are facing a week of heavy rain, hail, and freezing temperatures as a breezy and showery spell moves through the region. According to the Met Office, the unsettled weather began on Monday, February 16, 2026, and is expected to cause travel delays and icy conditions throughout the week.
Forecasters expect wind gusts to reach up to 34mph on both Monday and Wednesday. While rain and hail are likely for most areas, people living on higher ground may see wintry showers as the cold weather continues.
Temperatures are predicted to drop as low as minus 2°C overnight, which will likely create frost and icy patches on local streets. To prepare for such conditions, Warrington Borough Council previously gritted its primary routes 46 times during the last full winter season to ensure the community could move safely.
Drivers may face extra travel time because of emergency drain repairs on the M62 at Junction 10 (the Croft Interchange), which are expected to last until Monday evening. Additionally, road closures on the A50 at Long Lane and Orford Green have been extended until March 31, 2026, following delays with construction work.
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