Johnson Fold commands an elevated position upon the rugged fringe of the West Pennine Moors, where the grey stone of the North West meets a restless, shifting sky. It lies 2.2 miles west-north-west of Bolton (from Bolton: bearing 302°T, OS grid SD 685 110), and is situated east of Bottom o' th' Moor village. The topography here is defined by a slow, deliberate climb, where the wind carries the damp, earthy scent of the nearby Midge Hole Clough into the heart of the houses. Residents look out over a landscape that transitions from the structured geometry of suburban streets to the wild, unkempt grasses of the moorland edge. Not far to the east, the tranquil waters of Doffcocker Lodge offer a reflective calm, acting as a mirror to the changing moods of the clouds above. Johnson Fold retains a distinct, sturdy character, forged by its proximity to these expansive natural boundaries rather than the bustle of the nearby urban centres. Light falls across the rooftops with a particular clarity, highlighting the steep gradients that ensure every walk through the neighbourhood is a test of one's breath and resolve. This elevation grants the people of Johnson Fold a wide, panoramic perspective, where the horizon remains a constant, imposing presence.
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This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Johnson Fold, Manchester, England, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, real-time aviation weather (METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport), precipitation radar and Meteosat satellite imagery. Public safety alerts are sourced from the Met Office National Severe Weather Warning Service (NSWWS), covering wind, rain, snow, ice, fog, thunderstorm and extreme heat warnings. Air quality data includes PM2.5, PM10, ozone and the UK Daily Air Quality Index (DAQI 1-10) as used by DEFRA and the Met Office. Live river level data is sourced from the Environment Agency Flood Monitoring API. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Johnson Fold includes coordinates 53.594775, -2.476934, in the county of Manchester, England. Times are shown in local UK time (GMT in winter, BST in summer). A street and satellite map of Johnson Fold is available on the Johnson Fold map page, and forecasts for neighbouring towns are listed on the Manchester weather hub.
Weather data is sourced from the Met Office and the open-source Open-Meteo API, whose ensemble includes the Met Office UKMO model. Severe weather warnings come from the Met Office National Severe Weather Warning Service (NSWWS). River level and tidal data are sourced from the Environment Agency Flood Monitoring and National Tide Gauge Network APIs. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov, with a modelled estimate shown where no reporting station is in range. Radar is provided by RainViewer and satellite imagery by EUMETSAT. All data updates automatically on every page visit.