Summer Sun

Thursday 25 Jan to Saturday 3 Feb Rather unsettled with further spells of rain and showers at times, but also some drier and brighter interludes. Initially, the heaviest and most frequent spells of rain will tend to be across western areas. However, over the weekend, rain should become mostly confined to the northwest with plenty of dry weather elsewhere. Cloud amounts probably quite variable, but some clear and sunny spells are likely, especially in the south and east. Here, some overnight frost and fog is possible. Beyond next weekend, rather changeable conditions are likely, with further spells of rain and showers for most areas, but overall, probably a good deal of dry weather, particularly in the south. Overall on the mild side, although with a risk of overnight frost and fog, especially in the south. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/uk

3.1c to the 19th 0.7c below the 61 to 90 average 1.3c below the 81 to 10 average

Less cold this morning with the change to a south westerly airflow well underway, bringing a return to cloudy conditions. Temp 5.2c

BBC Monthly Outlook Summary Mild and unsettled then colder in February Saturday 20 January to – Sunday 28 January Much milder but unsettled Monday 29 January to – Sunday 4 February Drier in many areas but a bit chillier Monday 5 February to – Sunday 18 February Possibly turning colder again in February Further ahead Is there any more certainty regarding the change to a possible colder period as we head through February? https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/outlook

New warning issued for strong winds from 16:00 Tuesday to 12:00 Wednesday https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings#?date=2024-01-23&id=8eb2e192-d854-43cd-b959-905c3bebb8c2

Saturday 3 Feb - Saturday 17 Feb Into early February there is an increased likelihood of high pressure having greater influence on UK weather patterns. There is uncertainty in exactly where high pressure will become established but this increases the likelihood of drier conditions. There is also a greater than normal likelihood of winds from the east leading to an increased chance, compared to normal, of cold spells. Whilst a drier and colder scenario is most likely during early February, there remains a chance of some milder interludes with spells of rain and strong winds, especially across the north. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/uk

Wednesday 24 Jan to Friday 2 Feb Remaining very unsettled through the second half of next week, with further spells of rain and strong winds for most regions, although perhaps not as severe as earlier in the week. The heaviest and most frequent spells of rain and showers are likely to be in the west, with eastern areas often drier and brighter. By next weekend, high pressure is likely to become more dominant, especially across the south bringing mostly dry and bright conditions here with an increase in the likelihood of overnight fog patches. Further north, rain and strong winds are likely at times, but there should also be some drier interludes. Generally mild, although there is an increased chance of night frost as conditions become more settled in the south. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/uk

3.3c to the 17th 0.5c below the 61 to 90 average 1.1c below the 81 to 10 average

Named storm Sunday into Monday https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings#?date=2024-01-21

The cold snap is going out with another hard frost in Darlo it could be the last for a little while looking at the forecast.

Friday 2 Feb - Friday 16 Feb Into early February there is an increased likelihood of high pressure having greater influence on UK weather patterns. There is uncertainty in exactly where high pressure will become established but this increases the likelihood of drier conditions. There is also a greater than normal likelihood of winds from the east leading to an increased chance, compared to normal, of cold spells. Whilst a drier and colder scenario is most likely during early February, there remains a chance of some milder interludes with spells of rain and strong winds, especially across the north. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/uk

Tuesday 23 Jan to Thursday 1 Feb After a dry start conditions quickly turning wet and windy into Tuesday, with the potential for strong winds especially in the north. This will likely clear late Tuesday or into early Wednesday, for a clearer day, especially in the east. Toward the weekend and into next week the milder than normal conditions seem most likely to persist, with likely a further system pushing through the bulk of the UK later in the week before the greater chance of unsettled conditions becomes focussed across the north and northwest, increasing the likelihood in the south and southeast of some drier and more settled spells of weather. However although quite likely milder than of late, the chance of overnight frost and fog increases once again. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/uk

3.6c to the 16th 0.2c below the 61 to 90 average 0.8c below the 81 to 10 average

A 24-hour warning from 6am Sunday for heavy rain is now in place for Durham and Northumberland. The heavy rain will also be accompanied by snow melt. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings#?date=2024-01-21&id=d6507916-4765-4822-8353-d6b2d8fde44f

A 24 hour warning for strong winds is now in place from 6am Sunday https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings#?date=2024-01-21&id=98f8c4d0-d0c2-4062-867e-ccaa027a8b5e

Even zoomed a long way out, it's a huge improvement. Recording 2024-01-18 103909.mp4

"The ‘freeze of the century’ is here to stay in the UK" I don't think, so early spring like temps will be on the way from Saturday

It's looking like a very mild end to January once the cold snap ends tomorrow

Not quite as cold in Darlo this morning as yesterday it's currently -1.7c compared to -4.9c yesterday morning

Not quite as cold this morning as yesterday, with it currently at -1.7c with unbroken sunshine.

Just updated the radar to the latest version and it seems much smother and indeed quicker

The SSW may not have taken place

Thursday 1 Feb - Thursday 15 Feb Into early February there is an increased likelihood of high pressure having greater influence on UK weather patterns. There is uncertainty in exactly where high pressure will become established but this increases the likelihood of drier conditions. There is also a greater than normal likelihood of winds from the east leading to an increased chance, compared to normal, of cold spells. Whilst a drier and colder scenario is most likely during early February, there remains a chance of some milder interludes with spells of rain and strong winds, especially across the north. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/uk