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Monthly Outlook Summary Clocks spring forward, but what about the weather? So far this month, we've been treated to some particularly pleasant and relatively mild weather, especially for the eastern side of the UK. On two consecutive weekends, we saw temperatures peak at around 20 degrees across southeast England, with daytime highs also reaching the mid to high teens across parts of eastern Scotland and East Anglia. However through the course of the past week, a shift towards a northwesterly feed of weather saw a return to more seasonable conditions, with daytime highs nearer the norm, some overnight frosts and a mixture of sunshine and heavy showers. Indeed many areas of the country were treated to some rather picturesque early morning scenes through this past weekend, with snow covering the tops of some of the highest peaks from southwest England all the way up to northern Scotland. As we move through this coming week, weather conditions across the UK are set to change again, with a broadly east to northeasterly wind developing, giving the best of the weather to the western side of the UK. But how long will this weather pattern persist? Read on to find out the details......... Monday 24 March—Sunday 30 March A cold start to the week! This week began with a frosty start for the majority of the UK, with temperatures falling well below freezing for many parts. Infact it was one of the coldest starts to the day since way back in November! A weather front was already lurking just to the west of Ireland though, and this weather front is set to slowly move eastwards through the day to affect Northern Ireland, and later, other western areas of the UK, bringing some gusty winds, and good deal of cloud and some outbreaks of rain. Central and eastern parts of the UK should have a largely fine and dry day on Monday though. Tuesday will get off to a slightly milder start, but there will be a scope for a touch of frost in some northern areas. Thereafter the day is likley to be dominated by a good deal of cloud with some patchy rain here and there, this rain being more likely to fall across eastern areas with drier and brighter weather expected for the central swathe of the UK. Southwest England and south Wales are likely see a brief spell of very wet and windy weather though as an area of low pressure skirts the periphery of the UK during the latter part of Tuesday. By midweek, the east to northeasterly wind develops. This will mean that eastern areas of the UK, particularly the southeast, will see more in the way of cloud with accompanying showery outbreaks and a generally cool feel. Northern and western parts should have plenty of dry and bright weather though, although showers may occasionally push over from the east at times. Heading into the weekend, conditions are likely to stay similar with high pressure to the north and lower pressure to the south maintaing a slightly chilly east to northeasterly breeze. Monday 31 March—Sunday 6 April The days are getting longer!! Heading into the first week of April, the most likely scenario is that the UK will remain under the influence of a east to northeasterly wind, with high pressure dominating weather conditions across western and northern parts of the UK. This will tend to mean that western parts will have frosty mornings, with a good deal of dry and bright weather through the daytime periods. Further to the east though, and particularly across southeast England, a nagging east to northeasterly is likley to maintain rather cloudy skies for much of the time, with a risk of further showers. Temperatures will probably be around about average or just below, at least for the first half of the week. The east should start to see some brighter conditions develop towards the end of the week, with a slightly warmer feel possible too. Going into the end of this period though, there are signs that Atlantic weather systems might slowly start to make inroads from the west again, with spells of rain and stronger westerly winds, particularly for western parts of the UK. Temperatures may rise a little though, although no particularly mild spells look likley at this stage. Monday 7 April—Monday 28 April April showers? Early indications are that majority of this period will be(perhaps unsurprisingly!) fairly typical of an average April. With every passing day, there will be just a little more strength in any sunshine, so any of the sunnier spells that we are likely to see at times will in turn trigger some very showery intervals, particularly for inland parts. That said, some longer spells of rain are anticipated too, with these affecting western and northern areas the most often. Indeed southern and eastern parts of the UK will probably see the best of any drier weather. Winds are always most likley to be strongest in the northwest, with temperatures around about the monthly average. Overnight frosts are still possible at times. Next week Any sign of some warmer weather, or May flowers!!??.... http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2635167#outlook

UK Outlook for Friday 28 Mar 2014 to Sunday 6 Apr 2014: Largely dry in the north and west at first with some sunny spells. Further east it is likely to stay cloudy, with showers or perhaps more organised rain spreading westwards for a time. Temperatures mainly near normal, but chilly in the east with brisk winds. From Sunday and into the following week it is likely to remain settled in the north and northeast with good sunny spells. Further south there will still be some fine weather, but also some showers or outbreaks of rain at times, particularly in the southwest. Temperatures likely to recover to above normal, locally warm in the south. Towards the following weekend, indications are for a more unsettled pattern to develop, particularly in the west, with the best of any drier, brighter weather in the east. Updated: 1207 on Sun 23 Mar 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Monday 7 Apr 2014 to Monday 21 Apr 2014: Current indications suggest that changeable conditions are most likely for the UK through much of April. As such, some spells of wet and windy weather can be expected at times, these most frequent in the west, with local hill snow possible at times in the north. Occasional rain is also likely in the south and east of the UK, but still with some sunshine. Temperatures are likely to be around average for the time of year, though northern parts may be colder at times with some frosty nights still possible. Warmer conditions may develop later in the period in the east. Updated: 1141 on Sun 23 Mar 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

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UK Outlook for Sunday 6 Apr 2014 to Sunday 20 Apr 2014: Current indications suggest that changeable conditions are most likely for the UK through much of April. As such, some spells of wet and windy weather can be expected at times, these most frequent in the west, with local hill snow possible at times in the north. Occasional rain is also likely in the south and east of the UK, but still with some sunshine. Temperatures are likely to be around average for the time of year, though northern parts may be colder at times with some frosty nights still possible. Warmer conditions may develop later in the period in the east. Updated: 1200 on Sat 22 Mar 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Thursday 27 Mar 2014 to Saturday 5 Apr 2014: Cloud and patchy rain will spread westwards on Thursday, whilst northern and northwestern parts are likely to remain dry and bright with some sunshine. Staying generally cloudy on Friday, with some further light rain, again mainly in central and eastern parts. Temperatures near or a little below average, and feeling chilly in the east with brisk winds. Over the weekend and into the start of the following week it is likely to remain mostly dry, with some bright or sunny spells developing, especially towards the west, where it may be rather warm. It is likely to remain cool near eastern coasts with a brisk wind. Thereafter, indications are for a more unsettled pattern to develop, particularly in the west, with the best of any drier, brighter weather in the east. Updated: 1143 on Sat 22 Mar 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Saturday 5 Apr 2014 to Saturday 19 Apr 2014: Current indications suggest that changeable conditions are most likely for the UK through much of April. As such, some spells of wet and windy weather can be expected at times, these most frequent in the north and west, where local hill snow is possible at times. Occasional rain is also likely in the south of the UK, but still with some sunshine. Temperatures are likely to be around average for the time of year, though northern parts may be colder at times with some frosty nights still possible. Warmer conditions may develop later in the period in the east. Updated: 1200 on Fri 21 Mar 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Wednesday 26 Mar 2014 to Friday 4 Apr 2014: Cloud and showers in the east on Wednesday will become restricted to southeastern parts by Thursday where it will feel cold in the brisk winds. Elsewhere, mostly dry with sunny spells and overnight frost likely, but rain and hill snow may push into the northwest later. The rest of the week will be a good deal of dry and bright weather, but occasional rain or showers will affect southeastern parts and the far northwest later. Temperatures near or below average with the potential for overnight frosts. Thereafter, despite considerable uncertainty, the greatest signal is for a more unsettled pattern to develop, primarily in the northwest, with the best of the drier and brighter weather towards the southeast. Temperatures often near normal, though below average during colder interludes between weather systems. Updated: 1159 on Fri 21 Mar 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Monday 24 Mar 2014 to Wednesday 2 Apr 2014: A cold start to Monday with a few wintry showers possible in the northeast at first, otherwise largely dry with sunshine and light winds. Generally cloudier and windier on Tuesday with some patchy rain spreading from the west, though amounts probably small in the south. Then for the latter part of next week, most likely largely dry and fine in the south and east, more unsettled and windy further northwest. Temperatures returning to mostly near normal, but perhaps a little above in the south and east for a time and probably below again in the northwest. Thereafter, the potential for rain or showers in all parts, but primarily towards the northwest of the UK where windy at times, with the best of the drier and brighter weather towards the southeast. Updated: 1125 on Wed 19 Mar 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Thursday 3 Apr 2014 to Thursday 17 Apr 2014: Current indications suggest that changeable conditions are most likely for many parts of the UK. As such, some spells of wet and windy weather can be expected at times, these most frequent in the north and west, where local hill snow is possible at times. Occasional rain is also likely in the south of the UK, but still with some sunshine. Temperatures are likely to be around average for the time of year, though northern parts may be colder at times, and some frosty nights are possible. More settled weather may develop across the south by the end of the period, bringing warmer conditions here. Updated: 1126 on Wed 19 Mar 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Wednesday 2 Apr 2014 to Wednesday 16 Apr 2014: Current indications suggest that changeable conditions are most likely for many parts of the UK. As such, some spells of wet and windy weather can be expected at times, these most frequent in the north and west, where local hill snow is possible at times. Occasional rain is also likely in the south of the UK, but still with some sunshine. Temperatures are likely to be around average for the time of year, though northern parts may be colder at times, and some frosty nights are possible. More settled weather may develop across the south by the end of the period, bringing warmer conditions here. Updated: 1158 on Tue 18 Mar 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Sunday 23 Mar 2014 to Tuesday 1 Apr 2014: Remaining colder than of late at first, with sunshine and blustery showers; these most frequent in the west and north. Showers will be wintry over higher ground, mainly in the north, and perhaps to low levels here at times. Overnight periods are likely to be cold and frosty with icy patches. Through into the middle of the first week, conditions may become more settled for a time across many parts, with some drier and brighter periods possible. However, towards the end of the week, it may turn more unsettled and windy at times, primarily in the northwest, with rain or showers. By then the southeast most likely to see the best of the drier, brighter weather. Temperatures mostly near normal, but perhaps slightly below towards the end of the month. Updated: 1159 on Tue 18 Mar 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Tuesday 1 Apr 2014 to Tuesday 15 Apr 2014: Current indications suggest that changeable conditions are most likely for many parts of the UK. As such, some spells of wet and windy weather can be expected at times, these most frequent in the north and west, where local hill snow is possible at times. Occasional rain is also likely in the south of the UK, but still with some sunshine. Temperatures are likely to be around average for the time of year, though northern parts may be colder at times, and some frosty nights are possible. More settled weather may develop across the south by the end of the period, bringing warmer conditions here. Updated: 1159 on Mon 17 Mar 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

K Outlook for Saturday 22 Mar 2014 to Monday 31 Mar 2014: Considerably colder than of late this weekend with sunshine and blustery showers; most frequent in the west and north and merging into more prolonged bands at times. They will also fall as snow over higher ground in the north, and perhaps to low levels here at times; though low level accumulations should be temporary and mostly overnight. Frost and some icy patches are likely overnight. Into next week, it should become less windy and more settled for a time with rainfall becoming mainly restricted to the northwest. Later next week it may turn more unsettled with rain or showers affecting the country; primarily in the northwest, with the southeast seeing the best of the drier and brighter weather. Windy at times. After a cold start, temperatures recovering closer to normal. Updated: 1159 on Mon 17 Mar 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

Monthly Outlook Summary Finally some dry weather! But will it last...? Last week finally brought some prolonged dry weather for the UK. An of high pressure dominated our weather conditions, resulting in very little precipitation and some pleasant spells of sunshine to most places at times. That said, the overnight periods did get quite chilly at times, with some thick overnight fog, particularly for the south. On Sunday the temperature reached 20 Celsius in London. As we move into the latter stages of March, can we expect this rather pleasant spell of weather to last? Well, true to form, the most likely scenario is that the remainder of March will serve up some rather changeable weather, with the start of April looking equally changeable. Here's the weekly breakdown... Monday 17 March—Sunday 23 March A decent start but taking a turn by the weekend... This week will get off to a largely dry and cloudy start, with much of the country still under the influence of the high pressure system. That said, there will be a little rain for the far northwest of Scotland, and some low cloud lapping onto western coasts may still give a few spots of drizzle through Monday. By Tuesday, the anticyclone will start to sink away to the south, opening the door to Atlantic weather systems that will bring some wet and windy weather to the north. Although southern areas might see the odd shower on Tuesday, conditions here will more than likely stay largely dry, although fairly cloudy with a noticeable breeze. Wednesday should be a largely dry but breezy day with some bright spells developing and gales to the north. There is still a degree of uncertainty to exactly how Thursday's weather will unfold, but the most likely scenario is that an active weather system will arrive in the northwest, bringing persistent rain and gales. Southeastern areas are likely to start Thursday fine and dry, but the rain in the north will eventually spread south and east by the early part of Friday. The passage of the unsettled weather during Thursday and Friday will mark the transition to a more mobile weather pattern, with most places seeing a combination of blustery west to northwesterly winds, heavy showers and sunny spells. Perhaps most noticeably though will be the general drop in temperature, with daytime maxima expected to be around about average or just below, in stark contrast to earlier in the week. Overnight periods through the weekend could bring a rural frost to parts of the north too. Saturday and Sunday will most likely remain showery with a generally slightly cooler feel, particularly in the north. Monday 24 March—Sunday 30 March Not exactly out like a lamb..... The last week of March is expected to start on a showery note, accompanied by blustery winds. The showers could be heavy and thundery at times, particularly across northwestern areas, with even a wintry element possible to the hills of Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England. There will also be some brighter interludes though, especially across eastern areas that are likely to see the best of any sunshine. Perhaps the most salient feature of the weather early in this period will be the cooler feel relative to the recent past. At the time of writing, the degree of uncertainty in the forecast detail for this particular week is unusually high. At this stage it does seem most probable that as the week draws on, pressure will start to build across the more southern reaches of the UK. Consequently we can expect some drier and brighter weather in the south by the end of the week, with temperatures recovering to around about average for the time of year. Further north though, there will be a greater chance of prolonged spells of rain with some strong winds and generally cooler conditions. Overnight frosts are also a possibility throughout the period. Monday 31 March—Monday 14 April April showers perhaps...? As always, capturing forecast detail becomes increasingly difficult as we move further away from the present moment. The latest medium range forecast covering the start of April is no exception, with a considerable amount of uncertainty surrounding the type of weather we can expect over the UK. At the time of writing, the most up to date forecast suggests fairly typical weather patterns for early April, which would bring changeable conditions to the UK. As such, some spells of wet and windy weather can be expected at times, and these will be most frequent in the north and west, where local hill snow is possible at times. Occasional rain is also likely in the south of the UK, but still with sunny interludes. Temperatures are likely to be around average for the time of year, though northern parts may be colder at times, and some frosty nights are possible. More settled weather may develop across the south by the end of the period, bringing warmer conditions here. Next week Looking ahead to the end of April, will we see any sign of warmer weather? Find out here next week. http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2635167#outlook

UK Outlook for Monday 31 Mar 2014 to Monday 14 Apr 2014: Current indications suggest fairly typical weather patterns for early April, which would bring changeable conditions to the UK. As such, some spells of wet and windy weather can be expected at times, these most frequent in the north and west, where local hill snow is possible at times. Occasional rain is also likely in the south of the UK, but still with sunny interludes. Temperatures are likely to be around average for the time of year, though northern parts may be colder at times, and some frosty nights are possible. More settled weather may develop across the south by the end of the period, bringing warmer conditions here. Updated: 1231 on Sun 16 Mar 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Friday 21 Mar 2014 to Sunday 30 Mar 2014: Any early rain soon clearing southeastern parts to leave a cooler, breezy and showery day on Friday, with showers most frequent in the west and brightest in the south and east. Thereafter, it will remain cooler and more unsettled than recently with periods of rain or showers at times with snow likely over northern hills. It will often be windy here with a risk of gales on exposed coasts and hills. However, some eastern areas may remain dry with the brightest weather. During the following week, fairly unsettled conditions look set to continue but with spells of wet weather likely to become less frequent and intense, more particularly in the south. After a cool start, temperatures should gradually recover closer to normal. Staying windy at times in the north. Updated: 1120 on Sun 16 Mar 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Sunday 30 Mar 2014 to Sunday 13 Apr 2014: Current indications suggest fairly typical weather patterns for late March into early April, which would bring changeable conditions to the UK. As such, some spells of wet and windy weather can be expected at times, these most frequent in the north and west, where hill snow is possible too. Some rain is also likely in the south of the UK at times but still with sunny interludes. Temperatures are likely to be around average for the time of year, though northern parts may be colder at times, and some frosty nights are possible. More settled weather may develop across the south by the end of the period, bringing warmer conditions here. Updated: 1208 on Sat 15 Mar 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Thursday 20 Mar 2014 to Saturday 29 Mar 2014: Most areas will be dry on Thursday with some sunshine in places. Cloudier towards western hills and coasts with patchy rain or drizzle at times, and more general outbreaks of rain and strong winds developing in the northwest later. This rain probably spreading erratically south and east into the weekend. Following the rain, clearer skies and isolated showers. Southern and eastern Britain probably staying mainly dry and reasonably bright and warm. Thereafter, southern and southeastern areas will see the driest and brightest of the weather and it will feel warm at times. Further north and west, it will generally be somewhat cooler and more unsettled with rain at times. It will often be windy here with a risk of gales on exposed coasts and hills. Updated: 1207 on Sat 15 Mar 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Saturday 29 Mar 2014 to Saturday 12 Apr 2014: Current indications suggest fairly typical weather patterns for late March into early April, which would bring changeable conditions to the UK. As such, some spells of wet and windy weather can be expected at times, these most frequent in the north and west, where hill snow is possible too. Some rain is also likely in the south of the UK at times but still with sunny interludes. Temperatures are likely to be around average for the time of year, though northern parts may be colder at times, and some frosty nights are possible. More settled weather may develop across the south by the end of the period, bringing warmer conditions here. Updated: 1200 on Fri 14 Mar 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Wednesday 19 Mar 2014 to Friday 28 Mar 2014: Northern and western parts of the UK are likely to be unsettled and windy, with cloud and rain gradually spreading southeastwards during Wednesday. A showery day is expected to follow on Thursday but with clearer conditions for most. Showers are most likely in the northwest where they may become more prolonged and give hill snow. Temperatures will be a little above average at first in the southeast but turn a little colder from the north. For the rest of the week and beyond it is likely to stay unsettled in the north of the UK with further rain and hill snow. Some rain is possible in the south at times but it will generally be more settled here. It may be slightly cooler than recent weeks too. Updated: 1200 on Fri 14 Mar 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Monday 17 Mar 2014 to Wednesday 26 Mar 2014: Through the start of the week central, southern and eastern parts will remain dry with variable amounts of cloud. Away from here conditions will be cloudier with outbreaks of rain and drizzle. Windy towards the north, with scope for some heavier and more persistent rain over northwest Scotland. Mild by night then, daytime temperatures will be warm in any sunshine but nearer average under cloud. During the middle of next week conditions are expected to turn more generally unsettled, though rainfall totals in the south should be relatively low, before colder conditions briefly follow, perhaps bringing some wintry showers to the north and northeast and some colder nights. For the last part of this forecast period, the most likely scenario is for gradually more settled conditions to return. Updated: 1213 on Wed 12 Mar 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Thursday 27 Mar 2014 to Thursday 10 Apr 2014: Current indications suggest fairly typical weather patterns for late March into early April. This brings a changeable mix of weather and a cold feel at times. As such, some spells of wet and windy weather can be expected at times, these most frequent in the north and west, where hill snow is likely too. There is currently little signal for any disruptive weather across the south, with some dry and sunny interludes at times. Temperatures are likely to often be around average for the time of year, though northern parts may be colder at times. Nights, meanwhile, are likely to be frosty at times. Updated: 1158 on Wed 12 Mar 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Sunday 16 Mar 2014 to Tuesday 25 Mar 2014: Further sunny spells and light winds are expected across the south, particularly the southwest, through the start of this period. Further north and west it is likely to be more unsettled with outbreaks of rain or showers, and an increasing likelihood of strong winds or gales. The trend thereafter is for unsettled conditions to spread southwards at times. This would bring rain across the north and north west, with some rain at times too across the south, especially towards the end of the period. There is an increasing risk of snow, mainly on high ground in the north and east but also to lower levels at times too, though disruption looks unlikely. Temperatures are likely to be on downward trend through this period with an increased occurrence of frost. Updated: 1208 on Tue 11 Mar 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Wednesday 26 Mar 2014 to Wednesday 9 Apr 2014: Current indications suggest fairly typical weather patterns for late March into early April. This brings a changeable mix of weather and a cold feel at times. As such, some spells of wet and windy weather can be expected at times, these most frequent in the north and west, where hill snow is likely too. There is currently little signal for any disruptive weather across the south, with some dry and sunny interludes at times. Temperatures are likely to be around average for the time of year, but rather cold at times with a continued risk of frost. Updated: 1206 on Tue 11 Mar 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html