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UK Outlook for Monday 24 Jan 2011 to Monday 7 Feb 2011: Unsettled and sometimes windy weather is expected through this period, with showers or longer spells of rain. This is likely to turn to snow at times, especially in the north and over high ground in the south. Some drier and brighter interludes are also expected, but with the risk of sharp frosts and overnight fog. Temperatures are expected to be generally near or below average, perhaps well below average at times across northeastern parts of England and Scotland, though a few milder days are possible at first, especially in the south. Updated: 1145 on Sun 9 Jan 2011 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Friday 14 Jan 2011 to Sunday 23 Jan 2011: Remaining unsettled with outbreaks of sometimes heavy rain or showers throughout, particularly in western parts, while some drier interludes are likely in the south. The rain may sometimes turn to snow but will be limited to Scottish mountains at first. It will also be breezy at times, with a risk of gales in western parts. At first, temperatures will be above average for most, although it will be closer to average in the far north. However, midway through the period it is likely to become colder once again in northern parts and, later, also in the south. The snow risk will also slowly creep southwards, although still mainly confined to hills except across Scotland, with overnight frost becoming increasingly common. Updated: 1145 on Sun 9 Jan 2011 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

Mild, wet & windy Most rain in west http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/cgi-app/reports?LANG=en&MENU=weekahead&DAY=20110109

UK Outlook for Sunday 23 Jan 2011 to Sunday 6 Feb 2011: Unsettled and sometimes windy weather is expected through this period, with showers or longer spells of rain. This is likely to turn to snow at times, especially in the north, and over high ground in the south. Some drier and brighter interludes are also expected, but with the risk of sharp frosts and overnight fog. Temperatures are expected to be near or below average, perhaps well below average at times, particularly across northeastern parts of England and Scotland. Updated: 1153 on Sat 8 Jan 2011 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Thursday 13 Jan 2011 to Saturday 22 Jan 2011: Remaining unsettled with outbreaks of occasionally heavy rain for many, particularly western parts. The rain may turn to snow at times but will be limited to the hills of Scotland at first. It will also be breezy at times, with a risk of gales in western parts. To start, temperatures will be above average for most, although it will be closer to average in the far north. However, midway through the period temperatures are likely to become increasingly cold in northern parts, and closer to average in the south. The snow risk will also slowly creep south, although still mainly confined to hills except across Scotland where snow could penetrate to lower levels and overnight frost will become increasingly common. Updated: 1149 on Sat 8 Jan 2011 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

Very wet & windy Mild weather ahead http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/cgi-app/reports?LANG=en&MENU=weekahead&DAY=20110108

UK Outlook for Saturday 22 Jan 2011 to Saturday 5 Feb 2011: After a milder spell of weather in Central and Southern parts through the middle of January, it is expected to become colder from the north across all parts at the end of January and into the start of February. Temperatures are expected to return to near or below average, perhaps well below average at times. Unsettled and sometimes windy weather is expected through this period, with showers or longer spells of rain. This is likely to turn to snow at times, especially in the north, and over high ground in the south. Some dry and brighter interludes are also expected, but with the risk of sharp frosts and overnight fog. Updated: 1154 on Fri 7 Jan 2011 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

seem like the mild word been downgread UK Outlook for Wednesday 12 Jan 2011 to Friday 21 Jan 2011: Remaining unsettled with outbreaks of rain for many. This occasionally heavy and persistent, especially across western parts. The rain may turn to snow at times across northern hills, and possibly further south towards the weekend. It is likely to be cold at first in the north, with a risk of frost and ice, but will be around or slightly above average in the south. However towards the weekend it is likely to become rather cold across the UK. It will be windy, particularly across northwestern and later southwestern parts, with a risk of gales at times on exposed coasts and hills. The following week will remain unsettled with further wet and windy weather, but it will remain generally cold, with a risk of snow and ice, particularly in the north. Updated: 1155 on Fri 7 Jan 2011 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

Milder air arriving? http://www.weatheron...ad&DAY=20101223

UK Outlook for Friday 21 Jan 2011 to Friday 4 Feb 2011: Although temperatures are likely to be near normal in many parts of the UK (and perhaps slightly above normal in the southwest) at the start of this period, the second half of January and into February looks likely to see a return to colder conditions in places. Sunshine amounts show a northeast/southwest split, with the northeast seeing slightly suppressed values, and the southwest around average. Precipitation amounts show a similar split: above average in the east but with the west again nearer normal. With lower-than-average temperatures for much of the period there is a risk of frost and also of some wintry weather, particularly for the east of the UK. Updated: 1127 on Thu 6 Jan 2011 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Tuesday 11 Jan 2011 to Thursday 20 Jan 2011: Becoming unsettled with outbreaks of rain spreading east across many areas, occasionally heavy and persistent, especially in the northwest. The rain may initially fall as snow over northeastern parts of the UK, especially over hills, but the snow risk will gradually become confined to the Scottish Mountains. Temperatures will be rather cold at first in the north, with a risk of frost and ice, but should gradually become normal or mild for most and perhaps very mild in southern parts of the UK by the weekend. It will be windy, particularly in the north and west, with a risk of gales at times on exposed coasts and hills. The following week will remain unsettled with further spells of rain, although occasional colder interludes may give snow in some places. Updated: 1126 on Thu 6 Jan 2011 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

Turning very mild Rain preceded by snow Friday http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/cgi-app/reports?LANG=en&MENU=weekahead&DAY=20110106

UK Outlook for Thursday 20 Jan 2011 to Thursday 3 Feb 2011: Although temperatures are likely to be near normal in many parts of the UK (and perhaps slightly above normal in the southwest) at the start of this period, the second half of January looks likely to see a return to colder conditions in places. Sunshine amounts show a northeast/southwest split, with the northeast seeing slightly suppressed values, and the southwest around average. Precipitation amounts show a similar split: above average in the east but with the west again nearer normal. With lower-than-average temperatures for much of the period there is a risk of frost and also of some wintry weather, particularly for the east of the UK. Updated: 1153 on Wed 5 Jan 2011 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Monday 10 Jan 2011 to Wednesday 19 Jan 2011: After a fairly quiet and bright start to the week on Monday, with an overnight frost and just a few showers, it will quickly become unsettled with outbreaks of rain spreading across most areas. The rain may initially fall as snow over northern parts of the UK, especially over hills, but the snow risk will gradually become confined to the Scottish Mountains by the end of the period. Temperatures will be rather cold at first with a risk of frost and ice, but should gradually become nearer-normal for most and perhaps mild in southern parts of the UK by the weekend. It will become windy at times, particularly in the north and west, with a risk of gales at times on exposed coasts and hills. Updated: 1144 on Wed 5 Jan 2011 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

A change ahead? May turn milder http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/cgi-app/reports?LANG=en&MENU=weekahead&DAY=20110105

UK Outlook for Wednesday 19 Jan 2011 to Wednesday 2 Feb 2011: Although temperatures are likely to be near normal in many parts of the UK (and perhaps slightly above normal in the southwest) at the start of this period, the second half of January looks likely to see a return to colder conditions in places. Sunshine amounts show a northeast/southwest split, with the northeast seeing slightly suppressed values, and the southwest around average. Precipitation amounts show a similar split: above average in the east but with the west again nearer normal. With lower-than-average temperatures for much of the period there is a risk of frost and also of some wintry weather, particularly for the east of the UK. Updated: 1159 on Tue 4 Jan 2011 http://www.metoffice...st_weather.html

UK Outlook for Sunday 9 Jan 2011 to Tuesday 18 Jan 2011: The unsettled theme looks set to continue throughout the period, with some sunny or clear spells and showers of rain, sleet and snow. Showers are expected to move eastwards, merging into more persistent spells of snow at times with some accumulations possible, mainly over hills. From Tuesday (11th), outbreaks of rain are likely to spread to most areas with perhaps some snow in the north of the UK at times, this later becoming confined to Scottish Mountains. Temperatures will be rather cold at first with widespread frost and ice, but become nearer normal for most and perhaps mild in southern parts of the UK by the end of the period. It will also be windy at times, particularly in the south. Updated: 1153 on Tue 4 Jan 2011 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Tuesday 18 Jan 2011 to Tuesday 1 Feb 2011: Although temperatures are likely to be near normal in many parts of the UK (and perhaps slightly above normal in the southwest) at the start of this period, the second half of January looks likely to see a return to colder conditions in places. Sunshine amounts show a northeast/southwest split, with the northeast seeing slightly suppressed values, and the southwest around average. Precipitation amounts show a similar split: above average in the east but with the west again nearer normal. With lower-than-average temperatures for much of the period there is a risk of frost and also of some wintry weather, particularly for the east of the UK. Updated: 1214 on Mon 3 Jan 2011 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Saturday 8 Jan 2011 to Monday 17 Jan 2011: Generally unsettled, cold and windy this weekend, especially in northern parts of the UK, with rain, sleet and snow clearing eastwards to be followed by wintry showers in the north and west, with an associated risk of ice. There is a possibility of a quieter interlude early next week but then it looks like more changeable conditions with showers or longer spells of rain will return from the southwest and continue into the following weekend, with a trend towards near normal temperatures. Snow is still possible in the north. The best chance of drier weather will be towards the east and southeast during this period, though it may be that drier, colder and frosty conditions once again extend to much of the country towards the middle of the month. Updated: 1209 on Mon 3 Jan 2011 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

Mixed conditions Rain and snow possible http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/cgi-app/reports?LANG=en&MENU=weekahead&DAY=20110103

Summary No return of the block - normal winter resumes The deep cold and snow was caused by a big weather pattern staying in one place. Normally we have a series of highs and lows moves slowly from west to east so we never stick to one weather type for more than three days or so. The weather will see normal variation over the month. Monday 3 January 2011 to Sunday 9 January 2011 Arctic to Atlantic and back to Arctic The start of the week, though cold, is also cloudy so the freeze of a true Arctic airmass is mitigated somewhat. We get a slight frost and not much sun. Monday and Tuesday sees the weather switch to Atlantic, bringing rain. Some hill snow and road ice is likely. Midweek brings heavy rain to middle Britain and the week's end a swing back to an Arctic northerly with snow showers for Scotland and sun for the rest. Temperatures both by day and night will remain below average with Thursday and Friday nights increasingly frosty. But then both days should be sunny for the majority. Monday 10 January 2011 to Sunday 16 January 2011 Cold but not extreme With a mainly northwesterly airflow, northwestern parts of the UK are expected to be windy in the first part of the week, with wintry showers and an associated risk of ice. Later in the week, there are indications that winds will become generally more southwesterly, leading to an increased chance of wet and breezy conditions for most areas. The consequences on temperature are obvious - a cold start but a rise to near or even above normal levels with the incoming southwesterly wind. Fog is an early week potential, except for northern UK but so is plenty of sunshine. Monday 17 January 2011 to Sunday 30 January 2011 Grinding to a halt but only temporarily The indications for the end of the month are for a split across the UK of weather type: Northeast versus southwest. The northeast looks colder than average, duller than average and wetter than average. That could mean some snow. Conversely, the southwest, should be "warmer" or about average, sunshine about average and rainfall about average. Next week If the last week is an indicator then the pattern is blocking again which will bring us either deep cold and snow again. http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/10209

Turning cold Frosty nights http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/cgi-app/reports?LANG=en&MENU=weekahead&DAY=20110102

UK Outlook for Sunday 16 Jan 2011 to Sunday 30 Jan 2011: Although temperatures are likely to be near normal in many parts of the UK at the start of this period, the second half of January may see a return to colder conditions in places. Sunshine amounts show a northeast/southwest split, with the northeast seeing slightly suppressed values, and the southwest around average. Precipitation amounts show a similar split: above average in the east but with the west again nearer normal. With the lower-than-average temperatures for the period there is a risk of frost and also of some wintry weather, particularly for the east of the country. Updated: 1210 on Sat 1 Jan 2011 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Thursday 6 Jan 2011 to Saturday 15 Jan 2011: The end of the week will be largely unsettled, with spells of rain in the south clearing to sunny spells on Thursday, but wintry showers continuing in the north and northeast. Remaining unsettled at the weekend, especially in the north, northeast and west, with wintry showers and an ice risk, but becoming drier in the south and east. Then, by the new week, the south and east should continue drier whilst the north and west remain unsettled with showers, some of them wintry and with hill snow. Temperatures remaining cold or rather cold to the north and east at first, but with indications that winds will become more southwesterly with time, allowing temperatures to return to nearer normal in the south and west and perhaps also the north later. Updated: 1200 on Sat 1 Jan 2011 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Saturday 15 Jan 2011 to Saturday 29 Jan 2011: The second half of January should keep a colder-than-average theme, with temperatures in much of Scotland and Northern Ireland likely to be well below the average for the period, with England and Wales also seeing rather cold conditions. Sunshine amounts show a northeast/southwest split, with the northeast seeing slightly surpressed values, and the southwest around average. Precipitation amounts show a similar split: above average in the east but with the west again nearer normal. With the lower-than-average temperatures for the period there is a risk of frost and also of some wintry weather, particularly for the east of the country. Updated: 1150 on Fri 31 Dec 2010 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html