Places where you can go to keep warm as temperatures plummet
Councils, voluntary organisations, and businesses in Greater Manchester are offering warm spaces for residents as temperatures drop, with travel disruptions and school closures due to snow and freezing conditions.
Greater Manchester authorities have thrown open community spaces across the borough as Arctic conditions grip the region, forcing school closures and bringing road and rail networks to a crawl.
Snow, sub-zero temperatures and dense fog have combined to create treacherous commuting conditions, with forecasters warning the mercury will struggle to rise above freezing through the weekend. Transport for Greater Manchester urged travellers to check services before setting out. “Roads and pavements could be icy, making driving conditions difficult and impacting journey times,” a spokesperson said. “There may also be some disruption to transport services.”
Oldham Council has designated eleven libraries and community centres as warm havens where residents can shelter from the cold. The sites - stretching from Chadderton Library on Burnley Street to Uppermill Library on High Street - will operate varying opening hours, with officials advising residents to confirm times online before visiting.
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