TIME TO PUT THE THERMALS ON AND WRAP UP WARM AS THE WINTRY WEATHER IS ON ITS WAY

The Met Office has issued a yellow snow alert and a yellow ice alert for today and tomorrow so try and avoid both if you can. 

Most of Salford will have heavy rain for a time, although this is likely to fall as snow especially over higher ground, with significant accumulations in places. Very windy with gales. Maximum temperature 6 °C.

Icy patches are expected to develop on Thursday night and Friday morning on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths, icebergs on the ship canal and polar bears roaming local parks, the usual stuff.

Stay safe folks and remember as always to avoid the yellow snow.