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UK Outlook for Sunday 18 Jan 2015 to Sunday 1 Feb 2015: It is most likely to remain unsettled and often windy for much of the rest of January. Periods of dull weather with rain will be interspersed with brief colder, clearer showery spells and frosty nights. Some showers may fall as snow, mainly across northern hills. The drier and more settled weather may become more dominant across the south towards the end of the period, but confidence on this remains low at present. Updated at: 1431 on Sat 03 Jan 2015 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast

UK Outlook for Thursday 8 Jan 2015 to Saturday 17 Jan 2015: Wet and windy weather will clear southeastwards on Thursday, with brighter, cooler, showery weather following. These showers heavy at times, with a risk of hail and thunder, and wintry on hills in the north. Brisk winds across the UK, will be strong with possible gales in the north. Temperatures will be above average in the southeast at first, otherwise slightly below normal. Thereafter, the weather will alternate between unsettled conditions with spells of rain, and colder, clearer, more showery interludes. The drier and brighter periods may be brief, with the best of these across southern and eastern England. Windy at times, with the risk of severe gales. Temperatures will vary, often a little above average in unsettled spells, but generally a touch below normal in the clearer, brighter conditions. http://www.metoffice...eather/forecast

UK Outlook for Saturday 17 Jan 2015 to Saturday 31 Jan 2015: It is most likely to remain unsettled and often windy for much of the rest of January. Periods of dull weather with rain will be interspersed with brief colder, clearer showery spells and frosty nights. Some showers may fall as snow, mainly across northern hills. The drier and more settled weather may become more dominant across the south towards the end of the period, but confidence on this remains low at present. Updated at: 1421 on Fri 02 Jan 2015 http://www.metoffice...eather/forecast

UK Outlook for Wednesday 7 Jan 2015 to Friday 16 Jan 2015: A cold and fine start across southern and eastern UK on Wednesday, but heavy rain and gales across the northwest will spread southeastwards to reach most parts by Thursday. This will clear the southeast late on Thursday with brighter, showery weather following. These showers will be wintry on hills and may merge to form longer spells of rain at times. Thereafter, the weather will alternate between unsettled conditions with spells of rain and colder, clearer, more showery interludes. The drier and brighter periods may be brief, with the best of these across southern and eastern England. It will remain fairly windy, with gales at times mainly across northern Britain. Temperatures will vary day to day, but will tend to average out slightly above normal overall http://www.metoffice...eather/forecast

UK Outlook for Saturday 3 Jan 2015 to Monday 12 Jan 2015: Fine winter's day for most on Saturday with showers mainly limited to northwestern parts with sheltered southern/eastern parts generally dry. Where the showers do occur, they will be wintry over hills, and perhaps to lower levels in the far north. Showers will largely die out overnight with a frost developing and isolated fog patches. After a cold and bright start that Sunday, milder, cloudier and windier conditions with outbreaks of rain, and hill snow in the north, are then likely to push eastwards later. This heralds a more changeable spell of weather through the following week with conditions then windy at times and characterised by periods of milder, cloudier weather with spells of rain interspersed by clearer/brighter, but colder showery interludes with frosty nights and wintry showers on hills http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gfhyzzs9j

Monday 29 December Published at 10:00 Monthly Outlook Summary Will the weather resolve to settle down? After a run of milder and unsettled weather, snow arrived on Boxing Day to bring travel disruption. January usually brings more snowy days than December, so are we going to see a repeat? And will there be fireworks to see in the New Year? Monday 29 December—Sunday 4 January A familiar pattern...cold, mild, then cold again Coldest night of the winter so far will see a widespread frost on Monday morning. Temperatures could be down to -10C over snowfields in the north. Monday should be dry, sunny and cold for most, though freezing fog in Northern Ireland and northwest England could be slow to lift. Freezing fog is expected more widely in England and Wales on Tuesday. Northern Ireland and Scotland should be milder due to a stronger southwest wind. Midweek shows a gradual change to stronger and milder southwest winds with rain pushing down from the northwest. Rain and strong winds may dampen the New Year celebrations in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Late Thursday into early Friday could bring a brief spell of stormy weather to the north with gusts 60-70mph. A lot depends on the development of a deep depression that may race between Scotland and Iceland. Rain in the southeast on Friday will clear with all areas then seeing a return to polar maritime air by the weekend. This will usher in colder air with sunshine and showers, snow likely mainly over hills in the north Monday 5 January—Sunday 11 January A westerly jet stream will bring a change of type This is good inter-model agreement that a broadly westerly airflow is expected to dominate. This will lead to a changeable, often unsettled, and at times windy, period. Bouts of milder but cloudy and often wet conditions are expected to be interspersed with clearer but colder and showery periods. Temperatures probably averaging out around or a little above normal though large day-to-day fluctuations are possible dependant on the progress of individual frontal systems. Southern and eastern parts will probably see the best of drier and brighter conditions. Monday 12 January—Sunday 25 January Little change...probably The most likely scenario is for the unsettled, and at times windy, conditions to persist through much or all of this period. This scenario would see periods of dull weather with rain interspersed by colder, clearer showery spells with frosty nights and leave western parts with the wettest weather and southeastern Britain seeing the best of any dry weather. Whilst this is considered the most likely chain of events, there is a small chance that later in January the weather could become drier and more settled with colder conditions. Next week New year...but any sign of storms like last Winter? http://www.bbc.co.uk...2635167#outlook

UK Outlook for Monday 12 Jan 2015 to Monday 26 Jan 2015: The most likely scenario is for the unsettled, and at times windy, conditions affecting the UK during the first full week of January to then persist through much or all of this period. This scenario would see periods of dull weather with rain interspersed by colder, clearer showery spells with frosty nights and leave western parts with the wettest weather and southeastern Britain seeing the best of any dry weather. Whilst this is considered the most likely chain of events, there is a small chance that later in January conditions could become drier and more settled with colder conditions. Updated at: 1423 on Sun 28 Dec 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gfhyzzs9j

UK Outlook for Friday 2 Jan 2015 to Sunday 11 Jan 2015: Cloud and rain, heavy at times, is expected to quickly clear southeastwards on Friday, allowing clearer but colder and showery conditions to spread from the northwest across the UK for the rest of Friday onwards into next weekend. Showers are then likely to be wintry over higher ground on Friday before perhaps turning wintry to some lower levels at the weekend. Milder, cloudier conditions with spells of rain are then likely to return eastwards across Britain later next weekend. This heralds a changeable spell of weather for the first part of January. Conditions then windy at times and characterised by periods of milder, cloudier weather with spells of rain interspersed with clearer or brighter but colder, showery interludes with frosty nights and wintry showers on hills. http://www.metoffice...eather/forecast

UK Outlook for Sunday 11 Jan 2015 to Sunday 25 Jan 2015: The most likely scenario for this part of January is for changeable, and at times, windy weather coming from the Atlantic with the wettest weather probably across western parts of the UK, and southern and eastern parts most likely to see the best of any dry weather. In between the wetter periods there should be some drier, brighter, and colder spells. Temperatures are most likely to be around, or a little above average for the time of year with overnight frost and fog at times, and some snow is possible, particularly over the high ground in the north. Updated at: 1421 on Sat 27 Dec 2014 http://www.metoffice...eather/forecast

UK Outlook for Thursday 1 Jan 2015 to Saturday 10 Jan 2015: New Years Day will see slow moving patchy rain across western areas, which may become heavy in the northwest later. Eastern parts likely to remain cloudy but dry, it will also be windy with local gales in the north. The more unsettled conditions across the north and west are then likely to gradually spread across the rest of the UK later in the week and into the weekend. At the same time spells of heavy rain, with occasional gales, are likely over parts of northwestern Britain. Looking ahead to the week after next, conditions look likely to remain unsettled, changeable and, at times, windy with spells of dull, wet weather interspersed by brighter, colder periods with showers. http://www.metoffice...eather/forecast

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UK Outlook for Monday 5 Jan 2015 to Monday 19 Jan 2015: The most likely scenario for the coming New Year is for a continuation of changeable, and at times, windy weather coming from the Atlantic with the wettest weather probably across western parts of the UK, and southern and eastern parts most likely to see the best of any dry weather. In between the wetter periods there should be drier, brighter, and colder spells. Temperatures are most likely to be around, or slightly below, average for the time of year with overnight frosts and some snow possible, particularly over the high ground. Updated at: 1500 on Sun 21 Dec 2014 http://www.metoffice...eather/forecast

UK Outlook for Friday 26 Dec 2014 to Sunday 4 Jan 2015: A cold and largely fine start to Boxing Day with a widespread frost likely. Remaining dry for most of the day, but unsettled conditions pushing eastwards later, with rain, perhaps transient hill snow, and strong winds developing, with a risk of gales, most likely in north and west. During the weekend, unsettled, slightly milder and windy conditions are most likely across the UK, with periods of rain or showers. Into the following week, more settled conditions may push into western parts, and outbreaks of rain and showers will then primarily affect northern and eastern areas, with snow possible to lower levels in the north. Thereafter, the most likely solution is for periods of frontal rain and milder temperatures, but also some good spells of dry weather, especially in the south. http://www.metoffice...eather/forecast

UK Outlook for Sunday 4 Jan 2015 to Sunday 18 Jan 2015: The most likely scenario for the coming New Year is for a continuation of changeable, and at times, windy weather coming from the Atlantic with the wettest weather probably across western parts of the UK, and eastern parts most likely to see the best of any dry weather. In between the wetter periods there should be drier, brighter, and colder spells. Temperatures are most likely to be around, or slightly below, average for the time of year with overnight frosts and some snow expected, particularly over the high ground. Updated at: 1532 on Sat 20 Dec 2014 http://www.metoffice...eather/forecast

UK Outlook for Thursday 25 Dec 2014 to Saturday 3 Jan 2015: Largely fine, bright and cold on Christmas Day with many places starting with a frost. Across northern parts there will be some wintry showers, these most likely across northern Scotland. Showers will ease later with a widespread frost overnight, leading to a cold and bright day for many on Boxing Day. However, northern/northwestern parts will become increasingly unsettled with rain, perhaps transient snow, and strong winds developing; risk of gales/severe gales. Into the weekend, low pressure looks likely to become established over the UK bringing periods of rain/showers along with potentially very strong winds. There will also be the risk of some snow, most likely in the north. Into the following week, the most likely solution is for periods of frontal rain and milder temperatures interspersed by colder, showery conditions. http://www.metoffice...eather/forecast

UK Outlook for Wednesday 31 Dec 2014 to Wednesday 14 Jan 2015: There is no strong signal in weather patterns during this period. However, the most likely scenario is for a continuation of unsettled and, at times, windy weather, especially in western parts of the UK, with eastern parts seeing the best of any dry weather. Temperatures are generally expected to be around, or a little above, average for the time of year. There is a chance of some overnight and morning frost and fog in places - this will be more likely across northern areas where there is also a chance of some snow on higher ground. Updated at: 1427 on Tue 16 Dec 2014 http://www.metoffice...eather/forecast

UK Outlook for Sunday 21 Dec 2014 to Tuesday 30 Dec 2014: Rather unsettled at first, with the heaviest and most persistent rain towards the northwest and west. Best of the dry weather for central and southern areas, though often rather cloudy. Temperatures will be near or slightly above average and overnight fog patches are possible. During the middle of next week. a change to colder conditions is likely, with wintry showers affecting hills and perhaps lower levels across Scotland. This will be short lived, with a return to milder, unsettled conditions by the end of that week. Thereafter, through the latter part of the month, it is likely that there will be a continuation of changeable weather, with Atlantic frontal zones interspersed with colder, showery conditions. Windy at times, with the risk of gales. More settled in the south at times. http://www.metoffice...eather/forecast

UK Outlook for Monday 29 Dec 2014 to Monday 12 Jan 2015: The end of December is likely to stay changeable and often windy with weather systems arriving from the west or northwest. This will bring cloudy periods with spells of rain, interspersed with clearer and transient cold interludes. These could include wintry showers, mainly in the north. The more unsettled conditions are likely to be in the north and west, with the best of the sunshine in the south and east. Temperatures are likely to vary day by day, but tending to average out to be around, or just below normal. This is the most likely scenario throughout the period until mid January, however there is also the potential for a slightly more settled, and colder spell to develop from early January. Updated at: 1448 on Sun 14 Dec 2014 http://www.metoffice...eather/forecast

UK Outlook for Friday 19 Dec 2014 to Sunday 28 Dec 2014: Rain across the southeast will clear early Friday leaving a day of sunny spells and showers. It will also be windy, with a brisk northwesterly breeze, and gales, severe across exposed northern coasts. Showers will be most frequent over northern and other exposed coastal areas, and could also be heavy and wintry, although mainly over the hills. The best of the brighter and sunnier conditions will remain across central parts. Showers will then gradually ease Saturday, although staying windy, before milder conditions are likely during Sunday and into the following week. This will bring outbreaks of rain, and the risk of gales in places, although further colder interludes will be possible. Temperatures will therefore vary day by day, although averaging out to be near or just below normal http://www.metoffice...eather/forecast

TheWeatherOutlook says December 25th is now within the range of the GFS/GEFS medium range forecasting model. Despite this it is too early to be entirely confident about the prospects. The current update increases the chances of snow falling on Christmas day in the north and makes no change for the south. A continuation of the current fairly mobile pattern is forecast during the run up the big day. Colder incursions remain more likely in northern regions with milder air more frequently pushing into the south. Given the general outlook the best chance of seeing snow falling on the big day remains over higher ground in northern parts of the UK. Because of the mobile and changeable outlook a call on the Christmas day weather may not be made until December 22nd this year. Enjoy counting down the days to the big day and check regularly for updates. Remember that forecasting specific days at longer ranges accurately is considered next to impossible in the UK with current technology so the Xmas outlook should be viewed as fun until December. Also check out what 'The computer says' in its daily update below. Probabilities of snow falling on Christmas Day North of Yorkshire / Lancashire: 24% South of Yorkshire / Lancashire: 15% Forecast issued Update 15, 13/12/2014 The computer says [issued 13/12/2014 19:07:51]The regional Christmas weather predictions are updated daily using medium and long range forecast data. They may indicate very different prospects to the TWO forecast above. Who will be right? It's expected to be too mild for snow in the south. It's expected to be too mild for snow in Wales. It's expected to be too mild for snow in the Midlands. It's expected to be too mild for snow in the north. It's expected to be too mild for snow in Scotland. It's expected to be too mild for snow in Northern Ireland. It's expected to be too mild for snow in the Republic of Ireland. It's expected to be too mild for snow in the Netherlands http://www.theweatheroutlook.com/forecast/Christmas-weather-forecast

UK Outlook for Thursday 18 Dec 2014 to Saturday 27 Dec 2014: Rain across the south should clear during Thursday leaving a generally bright but cold afternoon. However showers are likely to feed into some western parts, with snow across northern hills, perhaps briefly to some lower levels in the far north. Also windy, with coastal gales, occasionally severe in the north. Showery conditions persist into Friday, with showers most frequent across northern and some coastal areas, before fading away into the weekend. However cloud and rain is then likely to push into Scotland Saturday, before spreading south and bringing a period of milder and wetter weather to many. This pattern of colder and showery conditions, with milder and wetter spells, then continues next week. Temperatures will therefore vary day by day, although averaging out to be near or just below normal. http://www.metoffice...eather/forecast

UK Outlook for Wednesday 17 Dec 2014 to Friday 26 Dec 2014: Cold and showery weather at first, at least across the northern half of the UK, with sleet or snow showers and the risk of icy stretches. Cloud and outbreaks of rain further south should clear later Thursday. It will be generally windy, with gales in the north and northeast of the UK, and it will stay cold for most. It is expected to stay windy with showers into the weekend, turning wintry over northern hills and mountains. Drier weather should develop over parts of southern Britain, with some bright or sunny spells, but it is likely to remain windy with showers or longer spells of rain across the north. Temperatures should remain a little below normal with overnight frost in places. Little overall change is expected into the next week. http://www.metoffice...eather/forecast

UK Outlook for Wednesday 17 Dec 2014 to Friday 26 Dec 2014: Cold and showery weather at first, at least across the northern half of the UK, with sleet or snow showers and the risk of icy stretches. Cloud and outbreaks of rain further south should clear later Thursday. It will be generally windy, with gales in the north and northeast of the UK, and it will stay cold for most. It is expected to stay windy with showers into the weekend, turning wintry over northern hills and mountains. Drier weather should develop over parts of southern Britain, with some bright or sunny spells, but it is likely to remain windy with showers or longer spells of rain across the north. Temperatures should remain a little below normal with overnight frost in places. Little overall change is expected into the next week. http://www.metoffice...eather/forecast

UK Outlook for Thursday 25 Dec 2014 to Thursday 8 Jan 2015: The last week of December will most likely stay unsettled and often windy with weather systems arriving from the west or northwest. It is likely that the UK will see cloudy periods with spells of rain, but that these will probably be interspersed by clearer and colder conditions with showers, which could turn wintry at times, mainly in the north. The most unsettled conditions are likely to be in the north and west. However, there is a signal that conditions may become colder particularly into the New Year, although the is a large amount of uncertainty surrounding this. Temperatures are expected be around average for the time of year, the may turn colder than normal in the New Year. Updated at: 1442 on Wed 10 Dec 2014 http://www.metoffice...eather/forecast

UK Outlook for Monday 15 Dec 2014 to Wednesday 24 Dec 2014: Cold and clear with dry and sunny conditions expected for many parts on Monday. However, there will be showery conditions following onto exposed northwestern coasts. Cloud and winds will then increase from the west with rain, and hill snow running along the leading edge, spreading into the far west later in the day. Through the rest of the week and in the run up to Christmas, conditions should remain unsettled with periods of rain and strong winds, interspersed with clearer, colder conditions with showers, these wintry at times, perhaps even to low levels in the north. There will be large differences in day to day temperatures dependant on each days weather, but perhaps averaging out slightly below normal. http://www.metoffice...eather/forecast