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Saturday 14 Jan - Monday 23 Jan On Saturday, showers or rain, locally heavy, with some bright or sunny spells at times. Drier conditions more likely in the north, whereas southern areas will perhaps see some persistent, heavy rain. Windy, especially across parts of the west/southwest. On Sunday, low pressure will probably be replaced by a ridge from the west, introducing a colder northerly flow. Conditions will be a mix of sunny spells with the occasional shower, wintry in the north. Rain, likely on Monday from the west/northwest. Later in the period unsettled conditions are expected to persist with showers or longer spells of rain for all areas at times. Any drier or more settled interludes will likely be brief. Wettest conditions will be in the west. Windy conditions are often likely. Temperatures around average, occasionally mild. Tuesday 24 Jan - Tuesday 7 Feb The end of January may see more settled conditions, particularly across the south, with spells of strong winds and rain confined to northern areas for a time. Into the start of February, confidence is markedly low. A return to unsettled conditions is most likely, with further spells of strong winds and rain for all areas. Temperatures generally mild, although some colder interludes likely, bringing wintry conditions at times. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/uk

A cold night tonight with a light breeze and cloudy skies Temp 4.5c

BBC weather for the week ahead Often wet and windy Mainly mild https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/features/64204954

Friday 13 Jan - Sunday 22 Jan On Friday, a mixture of sunny spells and scattered showers, across many areas, which may be locally heavy. Showers most frequent across parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland. Windy conditions across large parts, with gales in places. These conditions continue into the weekend with most frequent showers likely in northern and western areas. Later in the period, unsettled conditions are expected to persist with showers or longer spells of rain for all areas at times. Any drier or more settled interludes will likely be brief. Wettest conditions will be in the west, any snow mostly likely restricted to high ground in the north. Windy conditions are often likely. Temperatures perhaps likely to be colder than of late to start, but returning to around average, occasionally mild. Monday 23 Jan - Monday 6 Feb The end of January may see more settled conditions, particularly across the south, with spells of strong winds and rain confined to northern areas for a time. Into the start of February, confidence is markedly low. A return to unsettled conditions is most likely, with further spells of strong winds and rain for all areas. Temperatures generally mild, although some colder interludes likely, bringing wintry conditions at times. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/uk

Continuing cloudy with some heavy rain at times along with a strong wind Temp 6.4c

Thursday 12 Jan - Saturday 21 Jan On Thursday, southern parts are likely to see a wet start, with rain spreading northeastwards through the day to affect many areas. The heaviest and most persistent rain is expected to be found over higher ground in the west, with the driest conditions in the far northeast. Lighter winds than of late across Scotland, but some stronger winds possible across the south. Generally mild. Later in the period, conditions are likely to be unsettled, with showers or longer spells of organised rain possible across all areas. Wettest in western parts, with wintry showers mostly confined to northern higher ground. Often windy. Temperatures perhaps colder than of late to start, but returning to average towards the end of the period. Updated: 14:00 (UTC) on Sat 7 Jan 2023 Sunday 22 Jan - Sunday 5 Feb The end of January may see a return to more settled conditions, particularly across the south, with the strongest winds and heaviest rain likely confined to northern areas for a time. Confidence is markedly low for the end of the period. A return to mostly unsettled conditions is most likely, with strong winds and rain possible for all areas. Temperatures generally mild, although some colder interludes likely, bringing wintry conditions at times. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/uk

A complete contrast from this morning. The rain and cloud has cleared to leave it mild and sunny Currently 9.3c

Persistent rain during the morning has finally cleared away, leaving it cloudy and dry Temp 9.4c with a low of 8.5c

BBC Monthly Outlook Unsettled, then drier and chillier mid-January Saturday 7 January to – Sunday 15 January Periodically wet and windy Monday 16 January to – Sunday 22 January Unsettled for a while then a drier trend Monday 23 January to – Sunday 5 February Changeable and perhaps colder into February https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/outlook

A fairly mild night with cloudy skies giving light rain showers now and then accompanied by a strong southerly wind Temp 8.1

BBC Monthly Outlook Mostly mild and unsettled until later January Wednesday 4 January to – Sunday 8 January Occasionally wet and windy but relatively mild Monday 9 January to – Sunday 15 January Unsettled and chillier, especially in the north Monday 16 January to – Sunday 29 January Possibly turning colder later in January https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/outlook

Wednesday 11 Jan - Friday 20 Jan On Wednesday, a mixture of sunshine and blustery showers, with hail and a risk of a thunderstorm, is likely for most places. Showers may merge into longer spells of rain at times. Strong winds with gales are likely across western coasts, with a low risk of severe gales in northwestern areas. For the rest of the period, unsettled weather conditions are expected to continue for many, with sunny spells and blustery showers expected in the west and northwest, and a chance of rain in southern areas. Wintry showers are likely in the highlands of Scotland. Temperatures generally near normal throughout the period, but colder at times in the north, and with milder spells in the south. Saturday 21 Jan - Saturday 4 Feb Mid to late January is likely to bring less unsettled conditions, with more prolonged drier interludes for most areas increasing the incidence of overnight frost and morning fog and perhaps lower daytime temperatures too. Showers or longer spells of rain are possible, however mainly confined to the west or northwest. Towards the end of the period, a return to generally milder and unsettled conditions is the most likely outcome, with spells of wet and windy weather probable across all areas with only brief dry interludes. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/uk

A mild and mostly sunny morning but remaining windy Temp 7.6c with a low of 6.6c

A cloudy night with a brisk south westerly wind bringing some rain during late Thursday which has now cleared through Temp 6.7c

Tuesday 10 Jan - Thursday 19 Jan Unsettled and relatively mild weather is most likely to characterise the beginning of this period, with showers or longer spells of rain likely for many areas, interspersed with clearer and brighter spells. Windward coasts and hills, especially in the west, seeing the heaviest and most frequent showers, potentially windy across all areas at times. Any snowfall probably confined to the highest hills in the north. Moving into mid-January a trend towards less unsettled weather is expected, with more drier interludes for most. Such drier spells would see an increase in overnight frosts and morning fog patches as well as scope for lower daytime temperatures. Showers and longer spells of rain are still possible although mainly restricted to parts of the west. Friday 20 Jan - Friday 3 Feb Mid to late January is likely to bring less unsettled conditions, with more prolonged drier interludes for most areas increasing the incidence of overnight frost and morning fog and perhaps lower daytime temperatures too. Showers or longer spells of rain are possible, however mainly confined to the west or northwest. Towards the end of the period, a return to generally milder and unsettled conditions is the most likely outcome, with spells of wet and windy weather probable across all areas with only brief dry interludes. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/uk

2022 confirmed as the warmest year on record, topping 10c for the first time UK weather: 2022 was warmest year ever, Met Office confirms WWW.BBC.CO.UK The average annual temperature last year was more than 10C for the first time, the Met Office says.

Cloudy, calm and dry this morning Temp 7.4c with a low of 6.3c overnight

Remaining mild with mostly cloudy skies and a lighter breeze Temp 8.5c

Met Office 10 day trend Rest of January Strong stratospheric polar vortex Westerlies more likely

Monday 9 Jan - Wednesday 18 Jan Unsettled and relatively mild weather is most likely to characterise the beginning of this period, with showers or longer spells of rain likely for many areas. Windward coasts and hills, especially in the west, seeing the heaviest and most frequent showers, but also a chance of some heavy rain across southern areas for a time. Any snowfall probably confined to the highest hills in the north. Moving into mid-January a trend towards less unsettled weather is expected, with more drier interludes for most. Such drier spells would see an increase in overnight frosts and morning fog patches as well as scope for lower daytime temperatures. Showers and longer spells of rain are still possible although mainly restricted to the north and northwest. Thursday 19 Jan - Thursday 2 Feb Mid-January is likely to bring less unsettled conditions, with more prolonged drier interludes for most areas increasing the incidence of overnight frost and morning fog and perhaps lower daytime temperatures too. Showers or longer spells of rain are possible, however mainly confined to the north and northwest. Towards the end of the period, a return to generally milder and unsettled conditions is the most likely outcome, with spells of wet and windy weather probable across all areas with only brief dry interludes. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/uk

6.5c to the 3rd 2.7c above the 61 to 90 average 2.2c above the 81 to 10 average

A very mild night for the time of year with clear skies and a strong south westerly wind Temp 10.2c with a low of 10.0c overnight

An exceptionally mild night in Darlo for what is nearly mid winter not dropping below 10c all night

A very mild and cloudy night with a strengthening south westerly wind Temp 11.5c