Here is the weather forecast for Leigh this weekend

Friday, February 27, is expected to be wet from early morning, with a 50 per cent chance of rain at 6am, peaking at 60 per cent between 7pm and 8pm.

Temperatures during the day are expected to reach a high of 11°C, dipping to a low of 5°C, although it may feel like 9°C.

Winds are anticipated to be mild, with maximum gusts of 18mph.

On Saturday, February 28, conditions will be brighter with intermittent sunshine, although the day will be cooler, with a high of 9°C and a low of 5°C.

The morning will start off cloudy, with a 40 per cent chance of rain at 6am.

However, sunshine is expected in the afternoon between 3pm and 5pm, with a reduced chance of rain at 10-20 per cent.

Winds are expected to be slightly stronger than on Friday, with maximum gusts up to 21mph from the south.

Sunday, March 1, is expected to see the return of light rain and grey, overcast skies.

The day will be milder, with temperatures peaking at 13°C and dropping to 9°C at night, although it will feel like 10°C.

The likelihood of rain will be highest in the morning, with a 70-80 per cent chance of precipitation between 6am and 10am.

Later in the day, the chance of rain will decrease to 20-40 per cent, although the sky will remain cloudy.

Winds will become considerably stronger, reaching maximum gusts of 33mph from the south, making it feel cooler than the actual temperature.

Summarising the weekend ahead, it seems like a typical late February for Leigh, Greater Manchester, with two out of the three days set to experience rain.

Saturday is projected to be the best opportunity for outdoor activities, given the expected brief sunny intervals.