Residents in Bolton can expect a warm start to the weekend before cooler and more unsettled weather moves in for the remainder of the week, according to the Met Office.
Saturday 9 May will be the warmest day of the week, with temperatures reaching 17°C. While the day will start dry and bright, the North West England regional forecast indicates that showery rain will spread across the area throughout the day, accompanied by wind gusts of up to 26mph.
Conditions will turn cooler on Sunday 10 May, with a maximum temperature of 13°C and sunny intervals. Wind gusts are expected to remain at 26mph, and residents should prepare for a cold night as temperatures drop to 4°C, creating a risk of frost in some areas.
Looking ahead to the coming week, temperatures will remain between 13°C and 14°C. The weather is expected to be changeable and unsettled through mid-May, with periods of rain and showers. According to the Met Office long-range forecast, conditions will stay close to or slightly below normal temperatures, with Tuesday 12 May expected to bring the strongest winds of the period with gusts reaching up to 34mph.
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