A DAMP end to Friday gives way to a brighter and largely dry weekend in Leigh, with sunny intervals developing on Saturday and Sunday and temperatures nudging into the high teens.
Friday is set to be the wettest day of the weekend, with overcast skies and rain expected in the afternoon.
Temperatures will reach a maximum of 17C, dropping to 16C overnight.
Rain chances start at around 50 per cent early in the morning, easing below 20 per cent through late morning, then rising sharply during the afternoon.
The highest likelihood of rain comes between 2pm and 5pm, when probabilities climb to 80-95 per cent or higher, bringing spells of rain and possible heavier bursts.
Winds will generally be south-westerly to westerly at 7-11mph, with peak gusts reaching around 29mph.
Cloud cover is likely to remain extensive throughout the day, with only limited brightness breaking through.
The best dry window for outdoor plans appears to be from late morning into early afternoon before rain arrives later.
Saturday brings a noticeably brighter picture, with sunshine appearing between areas of cloud.
Temperatures will peak at 19C, dropping to 12C overnight.
There is still a risk of a few light showers early on, with rain probabilities generally 40-60 per cent during the morning, but these steadily fall through the day, dropping to below 20 per cent during the afternoon and below 5 per cent by early evening.
Winds remain relatively light, mainly westerly at 10-11mph during the day, easing to 7-9mph by evening.
Maximum gusts are forecast to reach around 32mph.
Cloud and sunny spells will compete throughout the day, but sunshine should become increasingly frequent through the afternoon.
The best conditions for outdoor activities look likely from mid-afternoon onwards, when the chance of rain becomes minimal.
Sunday continues the improving trend, with another day of sunny intervals and largely dry weather.
Temperatures will reach a maximum of 17C, dropping to 14C overnight.
Most of the day appears dry.
Rain chances remain below 5 per cent through the morning, gradually increasing to around 10-20 per cent during the afternoon and 30-40 per cent later in the evening and overnight.
Winds will be lighter than on previous days, generally west to north-westerly at 6-9mph, with gusts reaching around 25mph.
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