Summer Sun

Sunday 31 Dec - Tuesday 9 Jan On New Year's Eve it's most likely that colder conditions will filter southwards across the UK, bringing some wintry showers to north facing coastlines. However, these colder conditions may not reach the far south, where it could remain slightly milder than average, breezy and at times wet. Into early January, it is likely that mobile westerly winds will attempt to push across the UK, bringing milder conditions, rain and strong winds. On the interface between the milder and colder conditions some snowfall is possible, this is most probable on high ground, but it is not impossible it could fall to low levels at times. Thereafter, it is unclear whether mild air will reach all areas for a time, or the colder conditions will hold on, especially in the north. Wednesday 10 Jan - Wednesday 24 Jan It is most likely to be unsettled at the start of this period with showers or some longer spells of rain affecting the UK. Some snow is possible in places, especially higher ground in the north. From the middle of January onward, conditions will probably turn drier and more settled as high pressure starts to have a greater influence. This also means an increased risk of more prolonged and widespread cold conditions. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/uk

6.9c to the 25th 2.3c above the 61 to 90 average 2.3c above the 81 to 10 average

Tomorrow's warnings

The met office have named Storm Gerrit for tomorrow Yellow warnings are in force

Austria has had a record 18.6c in Wiener Neustadt, south of Vienna Bulgaria has also broken its December record with 22.6c in Viadin

The UK has had it's warmest Christmas Day since 2016 with 13.6c at Exeter Airport

Saturday 30 Dec - Monday 8 Jan It is likely to remain unsettled for the final two days of 2023, with showers or some longer spells of rain affecting many parts of the UK. Some snow is possible at times, but this will be confined to high ground in the north. Strong winds are likely in places, especially along coastal stretches where there is a risk of gales. Temperatures will probably be close to normal for the time of year on the whole, with the greatest risk of cold conditions in the north. Through the first week of January, a similar pattern is most likely, with further showers or spells of rain, perhaps with some drier and brighter interludes at times. Temperatures will likely be close to average. Tuesday 9 Jan - Tuesday 23 Jan It is most likely to be unsettled at the start of this period with showers or some longer spells of rain affecting the UK. Some snow is possible in places, especially higher ground in the north. From the middle of January onward, conditions will probably turn drier and more settled as high pressure starts to have a greater influence. This also means an increased risk of more prolonged and widespread cold conditions. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/uk

Some parts of the UK could end up with temperatures just 3 or 4c lower than Adelaide, Australia, where they've just had their coldest Christmas Day since 2006 struggling to get above 16c

6.7c to the 24th 2.2c above the 61 to 90 average 2.1c above the 81 to 10 average

Decent thunderstorm over Sydney, currently with near constant lightning Recording 2023-12-25 122754.mp4 https://webcamsydney.com/

'Snow bomb’ lasting 15 days set for Britain as polar vortex sweeps country - Teesside Live WWW.GAZETTELIVE.CO.UK Snow is currently predicted to last until January 8.

The UK has provisionally recorded the highest daily minimum temperature on record for Christmas Day, with Exeter Airport and East Malling not falling below 12.4c

Beijing has had its coldest December since records began in 1951. Beijing shivers through coldest December on record WWW.BBC.CO.UK Temperatures in the Chinese capital have frequently fallen below -10C this month.

Christmas Eve wasn't a record breaker according to provisional data, but with a high of 15.3c at London Heathrow, it was the warmest since 1997.

Friday 29 Dec - Sunday 7 Jan It is likely to remain unsettled for the final few days of 2023, with showers or longer spells of rain affecting many parts of the UK. Some snow is possible at times, but this will probably be confined to high ground in the north. Strong winds are likely in places, especially along coastal stretches where there is a risk of gales. Temperatures will probably be close to normal for the time of year on the whole, with the greatest risk of cold conditions in the north. Through the first week of January, a similar pattern is most likely, with further showers or spells of rain, perhaps with some drier and brighter interludes at times. Temperatures will likely be close to average. Monday 8 Jan - Monday 22 Jan It is most likely to be unsettled at the start of this period with showers or some longer spells of rain affecting the UK. Some snow is possible in places, especially higher ground in the north. From the middle of January onward, conditions will probably turn drier and more settled as high pressure starts to have a greater influence. This also means an increased risk of more prolonged and widespread cold conditions. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/uk

6.5c to the 23rd 1.9c above the 61 to 90 average 1.9c above the 81 to 10 average

Temperatures logged before 9am will not count for Christmas Eve in the official logs.

Rain & Snow warning issued for eastern parts of Scotland on Wednesday from 06:00 to 23:59 Rain at low levels with 10-15cm of snow above 200 metres https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings?WT.mc_id=Twitter_Weatherdesk_Enquiries#?date=2023-12-27&id=2d075870-1496-4b8f-9f21-b1544cea1d85

It was before 9am, so therefore still falls in the recording time for the 23rd

Very mild with sunny spells but also very windy with a strong south westerly Temp 13.8c and rising.

Continuing mild with mostly cloudy skies and a strong south westerly wind Temp 12.1c

BBC Monthly Outlook Summary Turning chillier at times after Christmas Saturday 23 December to – Sunday 31 December Unsettled and becoming colder Monday 1 January to – Sunday 7 January Chilly and changeable Monday 8 January to – Sunday 21 January Seasonably chilly or a bit colder Further ahead Will the long range models start to show better agreement and allow us to attach a little more confidence to the January forecast https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/outlook

Thursday 28 Dec - Saturday 6 Jan Likely remaining windy for many into Thursday with spells of rain in places and some hill snow in the north. Following a possible brief, drier and less windy spell further Atlantic systems are expected to arrive across the UK. This will maintain broadly unsettled conditions through to the end of December and into early January. Further windy spells to be expected with showers or longer spells of rain at times for all areas. Some brighter/clearer interludes between systems, though these generally brief. Northern hills likely to see some snow at times, any snow at lower levels much more uncertain. Temperatures likely fluctuating around average with some milder spells in the south and rather cold at times in the north. Sunday 7 Jan - Sunday 21 Jan Most likely continuing unsettled early in the period with bands of rain crossing the UK with brighter conditions and showers in between. The wettest and windiest conditions are most likely in the north and west. Short-lived colder spells remain possible, with hazards such as snow and ice, particularly in the north. Through January conditions may turn less unsettled as high pressure has more influence. A possible change in weather patterns also increasing the chance of more prolonged spells of colder weather for all areas by mid-January. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/uk

6.3c to the 22nd 1.8c above the 61 to 90 average 1.7c above the 81 to 10 average