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BBC Monthly Outlook Mostly mild and unsettled until later January Saturday 31 December to – Sunday 8 January Relatively mild and periodically wet and windy Monday 9 January to – Sunday 15 January Unsettled, although drier in the south and east Monday 16 January to – Sunday 29 January Possibly turning colder later in January https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/outlook

Cloudy and dry this morning after 4.6mm of rain overnight Temp 4.9c with a low of 4.8c

Another band of moderate to heavy rain is moving through accompanied by a strong south westerly wind Temp 7.2c

Wednesday 4 Jan - Friday 13 Jan Generally, an unsettled period, with wet and windy weather throughout. After a drier start on Wednesday in the southeast, rain is likely to spread from the northwest. Systems then proceed to move in from the Atlantic, bringing rainfall, heavy at times, and strong winds. This trend continues, with a possible northwest/ southeast split. The west/northwest likely seeing the wettest and windiest conditions, with showers merging into longer spells of rain, possibly wintry in the northwest. The south and southeast will likely see the driest of any weather, but still the occasional spell of rain. Temperatures generally near normal to mild throughout, but with the chance of some colder spells in the north. Disruptive winds are a risk throughout this period, with severe coastal gales possible on western coasts. Saturday 14 Jan - Saturday 28 Jan This period will see a continuation of a westerly flow, bringing a northwest/ southeast split across the UK. Northern and northwestern areas will continue to see the wettest and windiest weather, meanwhile the south may see more settled conditions. Occasional colder interludes may bring a risk of fog, frost, and snow, but generally temperatures will be mild for most. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/uk

3.1c to the 29th 1.5c below the 61 to 90 average 1.5c below the 81 to 10 average

A cooler night tonight with mostly clear skies and a light to moderate south westerly wind Temp 4.4c

Tuesday 3 Jan - Thursday 12 Jan The start of the period is likely to see a northwest-southeast split with unsettled conditions persisting across the northwest, and a period of more settled conditions for the south and southeast. Some early morning frost or fog patches are possible, with temperatures perhaps rather colder than average. Further into January, there remains some uncertainty regarding the extent of unsettled conditions in the southeast, but further rainfall and strong winds are likely for the northwest, where showers may turn wintry to lower levels at times. The southeast is likely to continue to see the driest conditions with temperatures around average, but some stronger winds remain possible, as well as occasional rain, mainly in the west. Temperatures around average, but more changeable in northern parts, with some milder and colder spells. Friday 13 Jan - Friday 27 Jan Confidence remains low into January, although the most likely scenario is for changeable weather to continue. In the south, more settled conditions are possible with northern parts seeing the wettest and windiest weather. Brief colder spells may develop, bringing a risk of frost and snow, however milder conditions are likely to be more prevalent. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/uk

2.9c to the 28th 1.6c below the 61 to 90 average 1.7c below the 81 to 10 average

A mild and cloudy night with heavy rain showers and a strong south westerly wind Temp 8.6c

BBC Weather for the Week Ahead Rest of 2022 Spells of heavy rain Windy Some snow on northern hills https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/features/64095896

Monday 2 Jan - Wednesday 11 Jan Unsettled weather is likely to stay as we enter the new year, with rain for some, particularly in the far southeast and north initially. There is potential for some heavier bursts at times, particularly for western facing hills. Snow most likely restricted to higher ground in Scotland. Some drier and brighter spells remain possible, especially in eastern parts. Generally windy, with temperatures remaining near normal, perhaps slightly below average in the north. Further into the period, changeable conditions are expected to continue. With spells of strong winds for many, interspersed with colder more showery spells, some snow possible in the north, mainly over higher ground, but possible at lower levels. Temperatures likely staying mild in the south with a mixture of mild and colder spells in the north. Thursday 12 Jan - Thursday 26 Jan Confidence remains low into mid-January, although the most likely scenario is for changeable weather to continue. Settled conditions more likely to develop in the south with the wettest and windiest weather in the north and northwest. Brief cold spells from the north are possible at times, which could bring snow showers to the north, but milder conditions are likely to be more prevalent. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/uk

Perhaps no surprise that 2022 is set to be the warmest year on record 2022 will be the warmest year on record for the UK, says Met Office NEWS.SKY.COM 2022 will be the warmest year on record in the UK, according to provisional figures from the Met Office.

2.7c to the 27th 1.8c below the 61 to 90 average 1.9c below the 81 to 10 average

Dry and mostly cloudy tonight with a light breeze Temp 7.1c

5.2c for me please

BBC Weather for the Week Ahead Next few days Unsettled Rain and gales Mild New Year Wet southern UK Drier further north https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/features/64095893

Sunday 1 Jan - Tuesday 10 Jan The start of January may bring showers or longer spells of rain for many, with the potential for some heavier bursts at times, particularly for western facing hills. Snow most likely restricted to higher ground in Scotland. Some drier and brighter spells remain possible, particularly in eastern parts. Generally windy, with temperatures remaining near normal, perhaps slightly below average in the north. Further into the period, changeable conditions are expected to continue. A northwest-southeast split may develop, bringing drier conditions to eastern areas with the most frequent rainfall and strongest winds in the north and west. Temperatures likely to remain near normal, but perhaps locally rather cold in the north whilst remaining mild in the south. Wednesday 11 Jan - Wednesday 25 Jan Confidence remains low into mid-January, although the most likely scenario is for changeable weather to continue. Mild at first but briefer cold spells from the north and northwest are possible at times, which could bring snow showers to the north. Increased risk of overnight frosts for much of the period. Towards the end of January, a return to milder, wetter weather is most likely. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/uk

2.6c to the 26th 1.9c below the 61 to 90 average 2.0c below the 81 to 10 average

Cold and cloudy this morning after a frost overnight Temp 1.6c with a low of -1.5c

A cold and calm night with mostly clear skies and a widespread frost Temp 1.5c

BBC Weather for the Week Ahead Unsettled Rain at times Risk of gales https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/features/64095891

Saturday 31 Dec - Monday 9 Jan The weekend could bring showers or longer spells of rain for many, with the potential for some heavy burst at times. These showers may be wintry over higher ground in the north. Some drier and brighter spells are also possible, but windy with gales in places. Temperatures near normal, but perhaps locally rather cold in the north whilst remaining mild in the south. Remaining changeable into the beginning of next week, with rain and showers most frequent in the west and northwest. Increased likelihood of longer dry periods as well, most likely towards the east and southeast. Any snowfall will be restricted to Scottish mountains. Mild in the south for the later part of the period, whilst the north sees a mixture of milder and colder spells. Tuesday 10 Jan - Tuesday 24 Jan Confidence remains low into mid-January, though most likely scenario is for changeable weather to continue. Mild at first but briefer cold spells from the north and northwest are possible at times, which would bring heavy snow showers to the north. Increased risk of overnight frosts. A trend back towards milder, wetter weather is most likely following this. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/uk

2.6c to the 25th 2.0c below the 61 to 90 average 2.1c below the 81 to 10 average

A sunny but colder morning after a frost overnight Temp 1.5c with a low of 0.2c

A cloudy night with heavy rain and a strong wind Temp 6.0c