Summer Sun

Beeb showing it gradually turning a bit milder through next weekend and into Christmas week as south to south westerlies return

Yellow snow and ice warning issued for parts of the region closest to the coast from noon Tuesday to noon Thursday Durham Gateshead Hartlepool Middlesbrough Newcastle upon Tyne North Tyneside Northumberland Redcar and Cleveland South Tyneside Stockton-on-Tees Sunderland Wintry showers will affect many areas of northern Scotland and parts of northeast England during this period. A few centimetres of snow are likely to accumulate at low levels with the potential for as much as 15-20 cm over higher ground. In addition, ice is likely to form on untreated surfaces, mainly where some of the showers fall as sleet close to coasts. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings#?date=2022-12-15&id=3e1908c3-bd3f-424e-98f1-113e5e6dfef1&details

Remaining dry with clear skies and calm Temp -3.0c with a low of -3.6c

All clear in Darlo overnight, just another frosty one leading to more sunshine to start the day

Fog during late Saturday afternoon and early evening has lifted to leave it cloudy and cold Temp -1.7c

Darren Bett showing milder air moving up from the south for the start of Christmas week, but obviously STC

Thursday 15 Dec - Saturday 24 Dec On Thursday snow showers likely continuing across the north and east, and perhaps in the southwest, mainly confined to coastal regions, but reaching inland across Scotland. Elsewhere, a mostly dry and sunny day. Possibly windy in the north with a risk of gales here. Feeling cold to very cold quite widely, with another widespread frost overnight. For the rest of the period, conditions staying similar, with wintry showers in coastal regions, especially the northeast. Often dry and cold inland with widespread frost and a chance of freezing fog in places. A more unsettled regime is likely to move into parts of the south or west later, bringing spells of rain and possibly snow. Temperatures continuing below normal for most, possibly increasing to nearer normal in the south and west later. Sunday 25 Dec - Sunday 8 Jan General themes remain uncertain for the rest of the period. Conditions may be widely changeable, with some spells of rain, and at times snow. Colder and more settled conditions with occasional wintry showers could continue, particularly in the north, with the south possibly seeing more unsettled conditions. Temperatures staying colder than average towards the end of December and start of January, although perhaps less cold in the south. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/uk

BBC Monthly Outlook Very cold for another week then slightly milder Saturday 10 December to – Sunday 18 December Below-average temperatures with wintry showers Monday 19 December to – Sunday 25 December Less cold and wetter for a while Monday 26 December to – Sunday 8 January Potentially becoming colder again https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/outlook

2.7c to the 9th 1.8c below the 61 to 90 average 2.6c below the 81 to 10 average

Netweather's snow accumulation did pretty well for the Manchester area. This was yesterday afternoon's update for the 24 hours to noon today

After a sunny and frosty start, the cloud is gradually increasing whilst remaining calm Temp -2.4c with a low overnight of -4.8c

Variable cloud tonight otherwise remaining calm and cold Temp -1.8c

BBC Weather for the Week Ahead Staying cold Further snow showers Cold and frosty nights Lingering freezing fog Hints it could turn a bit milder in the run up to Christmas https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/features/63923736

Wednesday 14 Dec - Friday 23 Dec On Wednesday sleet or snow showers likely to continue in parts of the northeast, with the south possibly increasing in cloud cover. Strong winds possible in the south which would make it feel bitterly cold in places. Conditions will likely stay similar further into the period, with wintry showers for many coastal regions. Often dry and cold inland with widespread sharp frosts and patchy freezing fog. A continuation of this pattern is likely for much of this period but with a chance of more unsettled weather spreading from the southwest later. This would see spells of rain, especially in the south, but also the likelihood of snow during the transition. Feeling cold or very cold with temperatures mainly below average, perhaps increasing to nearer average later, especially in the south. Saturday 24 Dec - Saturday 7 Jan General themes remain uncertain for the rest of the period. Conditions may be widely changeable, with some spells of rain, and at times snow. These expected to be accompanied by strong winds, initially focused in southern parts, but affecting all areas at times. Colder and more settled conditions with occasional wintry showers could continue, particularly in the north. Temperatures gradually returning closer to average towards the end of December and start of January. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/uk

Level 3 cold weather alert across England extended until December 16th https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/cold-weather-alert/?tab=coldWeatherAlert&season=normal#?tab=coldWeatherAlert

3.8c to the 8th 1.4c below the 61 to 90 average 2.2c below the 81 to 10 average

A cold but sunny morning with the frost lingering in shaded areas Temp 1.4c

Continuing dry with clear skies and a widespread frost Temp -0.3c

People on the lowest incomes in over 300 postcode area across Cumbria, North East and North West England, West Yorkshire, Greater Manchester, Birmingham, Coventry, Staffordshire and Brecon will receive a £25 Cold Weather Payment from the Government. You can check your postcode here https://coldweatherpayments.dwp.gov.uk/search.php You can check if you're eligible for the payment here https://www.gov.uk/cold-weather-payment/eligibility

Tuesday 13 Dec - Thursday 22 Dec On Tuesday, snow showers are expected to continue across the northeast of the UK. An increase in cloud cover is likely in the southwest. Dry weather conditions will likely dominate for the rest of the UK. Moderate to strong southeasterly winds likely in the south and west, feeling bitterly cold in places. After Tuesday, cold conditions are likely to stay for the majority, with wintry showers mainly along the coasts. Often dry and cold inland with widespread hard frosts and patchy freezing fog predicted. There is potential for areas of cloud, rain and strong winds to spread across the south, bringing a mixture of rain and snow for a time. Temperatures are likely to be below normal through the period but may increase nearer to normal in the south later. Friday 23 Dec - Friday 6 Jan General themes remain uncertain for the rest of the period. Conditions may be widely changeable, with some spells of rain, and at times snow. These expected to be accompanied by strong winds, initially focused in southern parts, but affecting all areas at times. Colder and more settled conditions with occasional wintry showers could continue, particularly in the north. Temperatures gradually returning closer to average towards the end of December and start of January. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/uk

3.8c to the 7th 0.8c below the 61 to 90 average 1.8c below the 81 to 10 average

A cold morning but with lots of sunshine and calm Temp 1.5c

A cold night with cloud building after clear skies and remaining calm Temp 0.7c

Possibility of snow in southern England Tuesday and Wednesday next week as milder air tries to move in and bumps into the colder air https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/features/63895092

Thursday 22 Dec - Thursday 5 Jan General themes remain uncertain for the rest of the period. Conditions may be widely changeable, with some spells of rain, and at times snow. These expected to be accompanied by strong winds, initially focused in southern parts, but affecting all areas at times. Colder and more settled conditions with occasional wintry showers could continue, particularly in the north. Temperatures gradually returning closer to average towards the end of December and start of January. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/uk