Residents in Bolton should prepare for a wet and windy Easter weekend, as the Met Office has issued a warning for unsettled conditions across the region. The forecast from 31 March 2026 indicates that northern and western parts of the country, including Greater Manchester, are likely to face the most significant impact from heavy rain and strong winds between Saturday 4 April and Monday 6 April.
According to the local weather forecast, Bolton is expected to experience peak wind gusts of 41mph on Easter Saturday, with gusts remaining high at 36mph on Sunday and 33mph on Monday. Good Friday is also set to be wet, with an 80 percent chance of rain predicted for the early morning. Deputy Chief Meteorologist Steven Keates said the weather will turn more unsettled as the holiday begins, with the potential for heavy rain and blustery conditions particularly in exposed areas.
The unsettled weather follows a brief change in conditions earlier in the week. While Tuesday 31 March is expected to be warmer with temperatures near 14°C, cloud and rain are forecast to return by Wednesday evening. Residents can expect a brief period of drier weather with sunny intervals on Thursday 2 April before the conditions worsen for the start of the bank holiday.
For those travelling during the holiday, there may be additional disruptions. National Highways has cleared roadworks from more than 1,100 miles of motorways and major A roads to help manage the high volume of traffic expected on Good Friday. However, Network Rail is conducting over 300 engineering projects across the country, which will cause significant rail disruption, including closures on the West Coast Main Line between Milton Keynes and other locations over the weekend.
The outlook beyond the bank holiday remains unsettled for northern and western areas through Monday 13 April. Residents are advised to monitor the latest updates as they plan their holiday activities.
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