Stuart

Summary Dry spell continues for southern Britain An Atlantic high will bring yet more dry weather to the south of the British Isles. I do remember that last week ended on a wet note quite widely across southern areas of both England and Wales, but the fact that I remembered that particular episode only serves to illustrate how exceptional the rain was. However it has been, and will continue to be a different story across Scotland and Northern Ireland. This week's high will mirror that of recent weeks in that its influence will be insufficient to keep Atlantic fronts at bay. The first part of the week may also be windy in this region, another difference to southern parts. Monday 21 March 2011 to Sunday 27 March 2011 Fine but rather cloudy and later more unsettled High pressure will lie across southern Britain in the early part of the week, producing a lot of dry weather but also delivering disappointing amounts of sunshine. Later in the week when the high migrates northward to be centred to the northwest of Scotland, incoming fronts will bring cloud and rain into these southern areas. Fronts will drift across northern Scotland early in the week before making inroads further south later on. Increased cloud in the region will do little for sunshine totals but breaks to the east of high ground will allow temperatures to climb well above the seasonal norm, with 16C possible. More certain breaks across England and Wales under the high pressure may lead to some night time frosts. Monday 28 March 2011 to Sunday 3 April 2011 High pressure declines With little to stop the progression of weather fronts from the Atlantic, the weather across all parts of the British Isles will have a less settled look to it. As a consequence, sunshine amounts will only be around average, with sub- par totals probable for southern Wales and southwest England. Rainfall amounts will fluctuate between close to the norm in southern parts of Britain to above average in both western Scotland and Northern Ireland. Daytime temperatures will be unremarkable but increased cloud amounts and the advance of the season should help to reduce the possibility of night frosts. Monday 4 April 2011 to Sunday 17 April 2011 Suitable Spring variations for early April There will be little signs of a prolonged, settled spell of weather in any part of the British Isles with an Atlantic flow bringing spells of wet weather to all parts. At this range, it looks as though the wettest weather could be found across southwest Scotland and East Anglia. As a consequence, temperatures and sunshine amounts in these regions will suffer but few areas will top their seasonal norms. Next week Just a matter of April showers? Check out how the season is progressing here. http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/10209

Dry and mild High pressure in charge http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/cgi-app/reports?LANG=en&MENU=weekahead&DAY=20110321

UK Outlook for Monday 4 Apr 2011 to Monday 18 Apr 2011: Initially, southern parts of the UK should continue to have some drier and brighter conditions, but unsettled weather further north is soon expected to spread to affect all areas. Rainfall is likely to be above average with a risk of sleet and snow across northwestern Britain, and this will render sunshine amounts slightly below normal. Temperatures should be around or slightly below normal at the start of the period but become rather cold with time. Updated: 1146 on Sun 20 Mar 2011 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/dg/dg_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Friday 25 Mar 2011 to Sunday 3 Apr 2011: Much of southern UK will enter the weekend dry with sunny spells. However, northern parts will be more unsettled with rain and some hill snow; the snow most likely in the northeast and possibly reaching lower levels here at first. Rain also moving into southern UK by the first weekend, leaving central and eastern Britain driest. Daytime temperatures will be near or above normal, however there is a continuing risk of overnight frosts where clear spells persist. Into the new working week, the cooler unsettled weather in the north should edge southeastwards; becoming less-marked as it does so, with southeastern Britain remaining mild and mostly dry. Into April, temperatures look to moderate somewhat, with snow increasingly limited to northern hills as more unsettled conditions arrive on a southwesterly wind. Updated: 1144 on Sun 20 Mar 2011 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/dg/dg_forecast_weather.html

Mild and dry for most Rain in far north http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/cgi-app/reports?LANG=en&MENU=weekahead&DAY=20110320

O yes I can Rember That 1 will but that did not happen

UK Outlook for Sunday 3 Apr 2011 to Sunday 17 Apr 2011: Initially, southern parts of the UK should continue to have some drier and brighter conditions, but unsettled weather further north is soon expected to spread southwards and affect these areas. Rainfall is likely to be above average with a risk of sleet and snow across northwestern Britain, and this will render sunshine amounts slightly below normal. Temperatures should be around or slightly below normal at the start of the period but become rather cold with time. Updated: 1149 on Sat 19 Mar 2011 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Thursday 24 Mar 2011 to Saturday 2 Apr 2011: During the end of next week and next weekend, most places will be dry with variable amounts of cloud and sunny spells, but with fog patches likely in the mornings. However, northwestern parts of Britain will be more unsettled with rain at times. The far northeast may turn colder with occasional wintry showers and these conditions may perhaps spread southwards to other northeastern areas later. Daytime temperatures will be near or above normal, and it will feel pleasantly warm in the sunshine. However, there is a continuing risk of overnight frosts under clear spells. During the following week there are signs that the more unsettled, cooler conditions in the north of the UK may spread a little further south, though the far south will probably remain fine and generally dry. Updated: 1146 on Sat 19 Mar 2011 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

Settled and dry Very mild in south http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/cgi-app/reports?LANG=en&MENU=weekahead&DAY=20110319

UK Outlook for Saturday 2 Apr 2011 to Saturday 16 Apr 2011: Initially, southern parts of the UK should continue to have some drier and brighter conditions, but unsettled weather further north is soon expected to spread southwards and affect these areas. Rainfall is likely to be above average with a risk of sleet and snow across northwestern Britain, and this will render sunshine amounts slightly below normal. Temperatures should be around or slightly below normal at the start of the period but become rather cold with time. Updated: 1148 on Fri 18 Mar 2011 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Wednesday 23 Mar 2011 to Friday 1 Apr 2011: For the rest of next week there should be plenty of dry weather with prolonged sunny spells in many parts, especially in southern and eastern England, but with a few mist and fog patches likely in the mornings. However, northwestern parts of the UK are likely to become more unsettled and here there will be rain at times, possibly heavy and wintry, and it will also be occasionally windy. Through that week, although overnight frosts are likely to be widespread away from the northwest, daytime temperatures will be near or above normal, and it will be pleasantly warm in sunshine. During the following week there are signs that unsettled conditions in the north of the UK may spread south to many parts, with daytime temperatures falling slightly below normal. Updated: 1148 on Fri 18 Mar 2011 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

Look like there no risk of storms at the weeknd and into next week :huh:

Mild Mainly dry http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/cgi-app/reports?LANG=en&MENU=weekahead&DAY=20110318

UK Outlook for Thursday 31 Mar 2011 to Thursday 14 Apr 2011: Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England are expected to have periods of rain or showers, perhaps wintry over hills, together with temperatures on the cold side at times. Further south, smaller amounts of rain are likely, with more in the way of dry and bright weather. Temperatures should be nearer normal here too, perhaps a little above at times. However, overnight frosts are possible where cloud breaks develop and persist. Updated: 1222 on Wed 16 Mar 2011 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Monday 21 Mar 2011 to Wednesday 30 Mar 2011: Much of the first week should be dry with good sunny spells in many parts, especially in southern and eastern England, but with mist and fog patches likely in the morning, some slow to clear. However, northwestern parts of the UK are likely to remain unsettled and here there will be rain at times, sometimes heavy, and it will also be occasionally windy. Through the week, although overnight frosts are likely to be widespread away from the northwest, daytime temperatures will be near or above normal, and it will be pleasantly warm in sunshine. During the following week there are signs that conditions may turn slowly more unsettled again, especially in the north, with daytime temperatures falling slightly below normal. Updated: 1222 on Wed 16 Mar 2011 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

Generally fair Sunny spells for some http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/cgi-app/reports?MENU=Week-ahead

UK Outlook for Wednesday 30 Mar 2011 to Wednesday 13 Apr 2011: Generally staying settled in southern parts, with much of England and Wales on the dry side with temperatures possibly below normal at first, then near normal or slightly above later. There may be a fair amount of cloud around at times with sunshine fairly limited. Scotland and Northern Ireland are forecast to have periods of rain or showers, perhaps wintry over hills, together with temperatures on the cold side at times. Across the UK as a whole overnight frosts are possible where cloud breaks develop and persist. Updated: 1142 on Tue 15 Mar 2011 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Sunday 20 Mar 2011 to Tuesday 29 Mar 2011: The end of the weekend will see settled conditions across much of the country, with the best in the south and east. Much of next week should be dry with good sunny spells in many parts, but northwestern areas are likely to remain unsettled. Here there will be rain at times, sometimes heavy, and also occasionally windy. There is a possibility that these more unsettled conditions could extend to other parts of the country for a time later in the week. Through the week, although overnight frosts will likely be widespread away from the northwest, daytime temperatures will be near or above normal, and it will be pleasantly warm in sunshine. During the following week it is likely to turn slowly more unsettled again, with falling temperatures. Updated: 1139 on Tue 15 Mar 2011 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Tuesday 29 Mar 2011 to Tuesday 12 Apr 2011: Generally settled in southern parts, with much of England and Wales on the dry side with temperatures near or below normal at first, then near normal or slightly above later. There may be a fair amount of cloud around at times with sunshine fairly limited. Scotland and Northern Ireland are forecast to have periods of rain or showers, perhaps wintry over hills, together with temperatures on the cold side at times. Across the UK as a whole overnight frosts are possible where cloud breaks develop and persist. Updated: 1159 on Mon 14 Mar 2011 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Saturday 19 Mar 2011 to Monday 28 Mar 2011: This weekend will see a change to more settled conditions across much of the country, which will last well into next week. Much of next week should be dry with good sunny spells in many parts. Northwestern areas are likely to remain rather unsettled and occasionally windy, however, with further outbreaks of rain at times, occasionally heavy. There is a possibility that these more unsettled conditions could extend to other parts of the country for a time. Although overnight frosts could be widespread, daytime temperatures will be near normal to mild and it should feel pleasantly warm in the sunshine. By the following week, it is likely to turn more unsettled again in many parts, with falling temperatures. Updated: 1159 on Mon 14 Mar 2011 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

Summary Changeable March theme spills into April Just a few days or just a few miles can make all the difference to the look and feel of the weather in March. Both Scotland and Northern Ireland have experienced such phenomena in recent days. Close to freezing and snow a plenty seperated from sunny spells and several degrees of relative warmth by just a few miles. The coming weeks of late March and early April may not offer such a taste of winter as some have seen in the past week, but early Spring's famed variability will be much in evidence nonetheless. There's more warmth in the late March sun but sea temperatures are close to their annual low. Wind direction and a little sunshine can make all the difference to the feel of the day. Monday 14 March 2011 to Sunday 20 March 2011 Winter's grip released over Scotland The weekend's snowfall over Scotland should soon become but a memory as milder air is imported from the Atlantic. The snow-bearing weather front will weaken in the early part of the week but sunshine may be in short supply. Scotland and Northern Ireland will be briefly wet again by Tuesday whilst England and Wales will have enjoyed a quiet, relatively dry start to the week. Tuesday, indeed, could be warm in the south with highs of 14C. Wednesday too will be quiet, if dull, as the British Isles lie betwixt weather systems. Thursday will see wet weather across northern and western parts of the British Isles, with the southeast likely to see this rain overnight. Friday will be marked by a cooler, fresher feel in all areas and copious showers across Northern Ireland and western Britian. Monday 21 March 2011 to Sunday 27 March 2011 North-South divide alive and well Southern and eastern parts of the British Isles should be mainly dry with some sunshine, although it may be rather cloudy to start with some light rain. By contrast, the rest of the British Isles will be unsettled with outbreaks of rain, some of which will be heavy, and may turn to snow on high ground in the north. Temperatures will be around average, although there will be a risk of night frosts later in the week as temperatures by day and night fall away. Monday 28 March 2011 to Sunday 10 April 2011 Change of month but little change in the weather It's likely to remain settled in the south of both England and Wales but with some variability in the temperatures. Sunshine will be limited as there could be a good deal of cloud. Scotland and Northern Ireland will se further spells of rain and showers which, again, will turn wintry on northern hills. Night frosts could catch unwary gardeners. Next week Thoughts turning to the garden? Check the weather prospects here. http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/10209

Rain then dry Generally mild, colder nights http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/cgi-app/reports?LANG=en&MENU=weekahead&DAY=20110314

UK Outlook for Sunday 27 Mar 2011 to Sunday 10 Apr 2011: Generally settled in southern parts, with much of England and Wales on the dry side with temperatures near or below normal at first, then near normal or slightly above later. There may be a fair amount of cloud around at times with sunshine fairly limited. Scotland and Northern Ireland are forecast to have periods of rain or showers, perhaps wintry over hills, together with temperatures on the cold side at times. Across the UK as a whole overnight frosts are possible where cloud breaks develop and persist. Updated: 1139 on Sat 12 Mar 2011 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Friday 18 Mar 2011 to Sunday 27 Mar 2011: A rather cloudy start, with outbreaks of rain likely for most parts. However over the first weekend and during the first part of the week southern and eastern parts should become mainly dry with some sunshine, whereas northern and some western parts are likely to remain rather unsettled with further outbreaks of rain at times. This rain maybe occasionally heavy and may also turn to snow over higher ground in the north. Temperatures will generally be around average, however there will be a risk of overnight frosts, particularly in southern parts. Northwestern areas are then expected to remain unsettled for the remainder of the week, with southeastern parts staying predominantly dry. However there is an increasing trend for below average temperatures across the country towards the end of the period. Updated: 1106 on Sun 13 Mar 2011 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

Changeable Rain at times http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/cgi-app/reports?LANG=en&MENU=weekahead&DAY=20110313