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UK Outlook for Tuesday 11 Mar 2014 to Tuesday 25 Mar 2014: Current indications suggest a more typically unsettled pattern across the United Kingdom through much of March. Through this period we can expect to see fairly average conditions, which would mean spells of wet and windy weather, mostly in the north and west, but still some decent sunny spells in between. The best of the drier, brighter conditions is most likely in the south and east of the UK. Temperatures are likely to be around average, which may lead to more frequent incidences of frost compared to recent weeks. Updated: 1139 on Mon 24 Feb 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

Monday 24 February Published at 10:00 Monthly Outlook Summary A month of normal weather ahead? Figures released by the Met Office on Thursday last week showed that the UK has had its wettest winter on record in the national series that goes back to 1910. That was with 9 days of the season remaining, and although the past week has been somewhat less unsettled in comparison, further rainfall from the final days of the month will be adding to those figures. For statistical purposes, winter is considered to be the months of December, January and February. This means that March is the first month of meteorological spring. And there are signs that a change in season may also bring about a change in the weather, to something more akin to normal. There is cautious optimism for pressure to build from the south, at least across the southern part of the country which has been one of the wettest parts of the country during this exceptionally wet winter. Monday 24 February—Sunday 2 March Remaining unsettled, further heavy showers The waving weather front that brought high rainfall totals to the hills of Scotland, Cumbria and Snowdonia over the weekend will move eastwards, eventually fizzle over eastern parts of the UK on Monday evening. In its wake there will be sunny spells and showers through Monday, but with further wet and windy weather reaching the west later. This system will cross eastwards Monday night, clearing Tuesday morning leaving sunshine and heavy, blustery showers across many parts. The rest of the week will often be windy with the risk of gales around coasts and over hills, and characterised by heavy showers, some of these tending to align in bands. Longer spells of rain will also be likely, especially on Wednesday night when another weather front crosses the UK. Following that front, chillier air will be in place as the weekend approaches, and as Saturday dawns a northwesterly flow is expected to be in place. So the temperature trend through another unsettled week will be from above average at first to perhaps slightly below come the weekend, with an increased risk of overnight frosts. The weekend itself however remains unsettled with sunshine and showers, these falling as sleet or snow mainly over high ground but also to low levels at times in the north. Monday 3 March—Sunday 9 March A change of month, a change of type? As we go into the following week, there are signs in the computer models of something we haven't seen since the start of December. There are hints that the regime could start to turn more anticyclonic from the south. This would be welcomed with open arms by many, not least in those areas where some serious drying out is required. So in the first full week of March, a colder, drier and brighter interlude is likely, especially over England and Wales. There will be an increased risk of frost by night, but daytime temperatures should return to nearer normal. Low pressure will not be too far away however, and a return to west or southwesterly winds is possible later in the week, bringing further spells of wet and windy weather. At this stage, it looks as though the unsettled conditions will be mainly to the northwest of the UK, with the drier and brighter conditions perhaps still holding on in the south and southeast. Monday 10 March—Sunday 23 March A typical spring month? Continuing the trend from the previous week, the latest indications suggest a pattern across the UK that is typical for March. This would mean spells of wet and windy weather continuing, but mostly in the north and west and still with some decent sunny spells in between. The best of the drier, brighter conditions will be most likely across the south and east of the country, with the suggestion that the Azores high will continue to build. With average weather patterns, temperatures are unsurprisingly likely to be around average. This would mean more frequent incidences of frost compared to recent weeks. Next week The signs are pressure will remain high to the south, but it's a fine balance - will the chance of more settled weather continue until the end of the month? http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2635167#outlook

UK Outlook for Monday 10 Mar 2014 to Monday 24 Mar 2014: Latest indications suggest a more typically unsettled pattern across the United Kingdom through much of March. Through this period we can expect to see fairly average conditions, which would mean spells of wet and windy weather, mostly in the north and west, but still some decent sunny spells in between. The best of the drier, brighter conditions is most likely in the south and east of the UK. Temperatures are likely to be around average, which may lead to more frequent incidences of frost compared to recent weeks. Updated: 1135 on Sun 23 Feb 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Friday 28 Feb 2014 to Sunday 9 Mar 2014: Generally unsettled on Friday and into the weekend with sunny intervals but also showers and some longer spells of rain. Showers may well be heavy at times with thunder, and may fall as snow in the north. It will be generally windy too, with gales in places. Temperatures will be near normal but it is expected to turn colder as winds become northwesterly. As we go into the following week a colder, drier and brighter interlude is likely, with an increased risk of frost. A return to west or southwesterly winds is possible later in the week, bringing further spells of wet and windy weather to the northwest of the UK mainly, with drier and brighter conditions in the south and southeast. Daytime temperatures should return to near normal. Updated: 1112 on Sun 23 Feb 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Sunday 9 Mar 2014 to Sunday 23 Mar 2014: Latest indications suggest a more typically unsettled pattern across the United Kingdom through much of March. Through this period we can expect to see fairly average conditions, which would mean spells of wet and windy weather, mostly in the north and west, but still some decent sunny spells in between. The best of the drier, brighter conditions is most likely in the south and east of the UK. Temperatures are likely to be around average, which may lead to more frequent incidences of frost compared to recent weeks. Updated: 1136 on Sat 22 Feb 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Thursday 27 Feb 2014 to Saturday 8 Mar 2014: Some rain is expected to move across the UK during Thursday, followed by showers and sunny spells which will last through Friday. Some snow is possible over northern hills, and it will be generally windy with gales in places. Temperatures will be near normal and a little above in the south. As we go into the weekend the unsettled weather is likely to continue with further showers, especially in the northwest of the UK. It is also likely to stay windy here. However, a colder, drier and brighter interlude is possible, with an increasing risk of frost. Following this, the latest indications show a return to west or southwesterly winds. This would bring further spells of wet and windy weather, affecting the northwest mainly, with temperatures recovering to near normal. Updated: 1135 on Sat 22 Feb 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Wednesday 26 Feb 2014 to Friday 7 Mar 2014: It is likely to remain unsettled with a mixture of showers and sunny spells through the end of the first week, and some snow over northern hills. It will be generally windy with gales in some places, particularly in exposed western parts. Some localised frost in the north possible, with average temperatures for the time of year. As we go into the weekend there is a risk of more prolonged, heavy spells of rain, with a risk of gales anywhere. It will turn somewhat colder and drier from the west during the weekend, with an increasing risk of frost. Following this, the latest indications are for weather systems to arrive from the west, with wetter spells and temperatures recovering to near normal. Updated: 1159 on Fri 21 Feb 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Saturday 8 Mar 2014 to Saturday 22 Mar 2014: Latest indications suggest a more typically unsettled pattern across the United Kingdom through much of March. Through this period we can expect to see fairly average conditions, which would mean spells of wet and windy weather, mostly in the north and west, but still some decent sunny spells in between, with the best of the drier, brighter conditions in the south and east. Temperatures are likely to be around average, which may lead to more frequent incidences of frost compared to recent weeks. Updated: 1159 on Fri 21 Feb 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Thursday 6 Mar 2014 to Thursday 20 Mar 2014: Current indications point towards unsettled conditions persisting for much of this period but not to the same severity as we have seen recently. The most likely scenario would see northwestern parts of the UK affected by the most frequent spells of unsettled and windy weather. Meanwhile southern and eastern regions should tend to see longer spells of drier and brighter weather than previous weeks, although still with some periods of rain. Temperatures are likely to be close to the seasonal average with colder periods possible between weather systems. This will maintain the risk of some frosty and icy nights, and also some hill snow, especially in the north. Updated: 1134 on Wed 19 Feb 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Monday 24 Feb 2014 to Wednesday 5 Mar 2014: It will be an unsettled day on Monday, with bands of showers and longer spells of rain spreading eastwards. It will be windy for many, with a risk of gales in the southwest later. Through the rest of the period, it will remain changeable with showers or longer periods of rain, the heaviest and most persistent of which is most likely in the north and west. It will also remain windy, with gales possible at times in the north and west. Drier and brighter interludes are expected between weather systems, bringing a continued risk of overnight frost and ice. Eastern parts of the UK should see the best of any drier weather. Temperatures are expected to be mainly near normal for many. Updated: 1110 on Wed 19 Feb 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Wednesday 5 Mar 2014 to Wednesday 19 Mar 2014: Current indications point towards unsettled conditions persisting for much of this period but not to the same severity as we have seen recently. The most likely scenario would see northwestern parts of the UK affected by the most frequent spells of unsettled and windy weather. Meanwhile southern and eastern regions should tend to see longer spells of drier and brighter weather than previous weeks, although still with some periods of rain. Temperatures are likely to be close to the seasonal average with colder periods possible between weather systems. This will maintain the risk of some frosty and icy nights, and also some hill snow, especially in the north. Updated: 1149 on Tue 18 Feb 2014 http://www.metoffice...st_weather.html

UK Outlook for Sunday 23 Feb 2014 to Tuesday 4 Mar 2014: Many areas cloudy with some rain on Sunday, the heaviest of which will be across northwestern areas. This heavier rain moving erratically southeastwards through Sunday and into Monday, with the best chance of brightness in eastern England on Sunday. Windy with gales in places, especially in the west. Thereafter, remaining changeable with showers or longer periods of rain, the heaviest and most persistent rain in the north and west, where it will be windiest, with gales at times. This is however a continuing risk of gales in southern areas at times. Drier and brighter interludes are expected between weather systems, bringing a continued risk of overnight frost and ice. Eastern parts of the UK should see the best of the dry weather. Temperatures are expected to be mainly near normal. Updated: 1149 on Tue 18 Feb 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Tuesday 4 Mar 2014 to Tuesday 18 Mar 2014: Current indications point towards unsettled conditions persisting for much of this period but not to the same severity as we have seen recently. The most likely scenario would see northwestern parts of the UK affected by the most frequent spells of unsettled and windy weather. Meanwhile southern and eastern regions should tend to see longer spells of drier and brighter weather than previous weeks, although still with some periods of rain. Temperatures are likely to be close to the seasonal average with colder periods possible between weather systems. This will maintain the risk of some frosty and icy nights, and also some hill snow, especially in the north. Updated: 1155 on Mon 17 Feb 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Saturday 22 Feb 2014 to Monday 3 Mar 2014: A cold start on Saturday with showers affecting many northern and western parts of the UK, heavy at first, with snow over hills. Many central and eastern parts staying dry with sunny spells. Frosty overnight and mostly dry on Sunday morning but turning cloudy with rain and strong winds reaching the north and west by evening. Temperatures mostly near average. Thereafter it is likely to remain changeable with showers or longer periods of rain, the heaviest and most persistent rain in the north and west, where it will be windiest. Drier and brighter interludes are expected between weather systems, bringing a continued risk of overnight frost and ice. Sheltered eastern parts of the UK should see the best of the dry weather. Temperatures near or a little below normal. Updated: 1155 on Mon 17 Feb 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

Monthly Outlook Summary Is the weather about to calm down? With the clean-up operation in full swing after the recent stormy weather left thousands of homes without power and brought widespread travel disruption the question on everyone's mind is "when will it stop?". The good news is that in the immediate future the weather does look less stormy; there is further rain in the forecast but a general shift to less extreme weather will come as welcome news to many. Monday 17 February—Sunday 23 February Less stormy weather ahead We start this week's forecast with another weather system moving in from the Atlantic. During Monday most will see some rain for a time; the heaviest rain will be in south west. The driest weather will be found in south east England where there may be some bright spells during the afternoon. The middle of the week takes a calmer weather note. A blanket of cloud will smother most of the UK giving occasional outbreaks of rain but for many, largely dry weather will come as a welcome respite during Tuesday and Wednesday. Northern Scotland will see the wettest of the weather with more persistent rain and snow over the hills and mountains during this time. Thursday looks set to bring another Atlantic low pressure system heralding the arrival of more wet and windy weather. There is some uncertainty currently in weather models about how this low pressure will develop as it travels across the Atlantic towards us, however, it does look like more rain is on the cards for all with the focus again being on the south and west of England and Wales. Accompanying this rain will also be some strong winds with the potential for gales along western and southern coastal areas. We can expect showers on Friday to end the week with and that rounds up what looks like an average February week - a welcome break from the stormy conditions of late. Monday 24 February—Sunday 2 March Wet and windy weather set to continue With the arrival of a new month and also the new meteorological season, will the weather play along and start behaving more spring-like? At this stage that looks unlikely with very little change on the horizon. More wet and windy weather is expected thanks to a continuing procession of Atlantic low pressure systems; however, with south and south westerly winds, temperatures should be above the seasonal average across all areas of the UK. Monday 3 March—Sunday 16 March Improvement is on the cards The signs in the extended forecast point towards an improvement in the weather towards mid-March. The main focus of Atlantic low pressure systems is expected to shift further north during this period allowing areas of high pressure to push into southern areas. Next week With improvement in the forecast - will it last? http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2635167#outlook

UK Outlook for Friday 21 Feb 2014 to Sunday 2 Mar 2014: Cooler, clearer, showery weather on Friday and Saturday, with winds easing. The showers heaviest and most frequent towards the west and south of the UK, and wintry at times, mainly over northern hills. Temperatures should be a little above normal in the south and a little below in the north, with the risk of overnight frosts, mainly in the east. It is then likely to turn more generally unsettled from the west during Sunday and into the following week. This is likely to bring stronger winds and further rain, heaviest in the west with snow over northern hills. Temperatures staying slightly above normal in the south and slightly below in the north. Clearer, colder and showery weather is likely between weather systems, with the risk of frost and ice overnight. Updated: 1221 on Sun 16 Feb 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Monday 3 Mar 2014 to Monday 17 Mar 2014: Current indications point towards unsettled conditions persisting for much of this period but not to the same severity as we have seen recently. The most likely scenario would see northwestern parts of the UK affected by the most frequent spells of unsettled and windy weather. Meanwhile southern and eastern regions should tend to see longer spells of drier and brighter weather than previous weeks, although still with some periods of rain. Temperatures are likely to be close to the seasonal average with colder periods possible between weather systems. This will maintain the risk of some frosty and icy nights, and also some hill snow, especially in the north. Updated: 1221 on Sun 16 Feb 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Sunday 2 Mar 2014 to Sunday 16 Mar 2014: Current indications point towards unsettled conditions persisting for much of this period but not to the same severity as we have seen recently. The most likely scenario would see northwestern parts of the UK affected by the most frequent spells of unsettled and windy weather. Meanwhile southern and eastern regions should tend to see longer spells of drier and brighter weather than previous weeks, although still with some periods of rain. Temperatures are likely to be close to the seasonal average with colder periods possible. This will maintain the risk of some frosty and icy nights, and also some hill snow, especially in the north. Updated: 1205 on Sat 15 Feb 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Thursday 20 Feb 2014 to Saturday 1 Mar 2014: An area of rain is expected to cross the UK on Thursday, heaviest in the west and northwest of the UK with snow over hills here. Winds will be strong too. Clearer, showery weather should follow later and last through Friday with winds weakening. Temperatures should be a little above normal in the south and a little below in the north. Sunshine and showers are likely to continue on Saturday but it may turn more generally unsettled form the west during Sunday and into the following week. This is likely to bring stronger winds and further rain, heaviest in the west with snow over northern hills. Temperatures staying slightly above normal in the south and slightly below in the north. Clearer, colder and showery weather is likely between weather systems. Updated: 1205 on Sat 15 Feb 2014. http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Saturday 1 Mar 2014 to Saturday 15 Mar 2014: Current indications point towards unsettled conditions persisting for much of this period but not to the same severity as we have seen recently. The most likely scenario would see northwestern parts of the UK affected by the most frequent spells of unsettled and windy weather. Meanwhile southern and eastern regions should tend to see longer spells of drier and brighter weather than previous weeks, although still with some periods of rain. Temperatures are likely to be close to the seasonal average with colder periods possible. This will maintain the risk of some frosty and icy nights, and also some hill snow, especially in the north. Updated: 1324 on Fri 14 Feb 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Wednesday 19 Feb 2014 to Friday 28 Feb 2014: It should be largely bright if rather cold on Wednesday, with occasional wintry showers but rain and strong winds are expected to return to the west of the UK later and into Thursday. Temperatures are likely to be around normal in the south but below in northern Britain with frost and ice likely. Thereafter the unsettled theme is likely to continue but conditions are not expected to be as stormy as recent weeks. Northwesterly winds may bring unsettled and wintry weather for a time, and temperatures will be below normal in the north of the UK. Conditions may be less unsettled into the following week with further frost and ice possible, however, a return to more changeable weather is probable by the end of February. Updated: 1324 on Fri 14 Feb 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Thursday 27 Feb 2014 to Thursday 13 Mar 2014: Current indications point towards unsettled conditions persisting for much of this period but not as extreme as recently. The most likely scenario would see northwestern parts of the UK affected by the most frequent spells of unsettled and windy weather. Meanwhile southern and eastern regions should tend to see longer spells of drier and brighter weather than previous weeks, although still with some periods of rain. Temperatures are likely to be close to or slightly above the seasonal average, but with some colder periods possible, and the risk of local frost and ice, and hill snow, especially in the north. Updated: 1134 on Wed 12 Feb 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Monday 17 Feb 2014 to Wednesday 26 Feb 2014: The weather will remain generally unsettled but less severe than of late with brighter, showery interludes between further spells of rain. There will be strong winds at times with a risk of gales, but mainly in exposure. Showers will be wintry over hills and perhaps to lower levels in the north of the UK at times. Temperatures will be around or a little below normal with an increasing risk of overnight frosts and ice in quieter, clearer spells. However, there will be occasional milder spells in the south. Towards the end of February the changeable weather looks set to continue, but with longer drier and brighter periods between bouts of rain and wind. As a result it may turn colder with an enhanced frost and ice risk. Updated: 1119 on Wed 12 Feb 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Wednesday 26 Feb 2014 to Wednesday 12 Mar 2014: Current indications point towards unsettled conditions persisting for much of this period but not as extreme as recently. The most likely scenario would see northwestern parts of the UK affected by the most frequent spells of unsettled and windy weather. Meanwhile southern and eastern regions should tend to see longer spells of drier and brighter weather than previous weeks, although still with some periods of rain. Temperatures are likely to be close to or slightly above the seasonal average, but with some colder periods possible, and the risk of local frost and ice, and hill snow, especially in the north. Updated: 1159 on Tue 11 Feb 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Sunday 16 Feb 2014 to Tuesday 25 Feb 2014: The weather will remain generally unsettled but less severe than of late with brighter, showery interludes between spells of rain. There will be strong winds at times with a risk of gales, but mainly in exposure. Showers will be wintry over hills and perhaps to lower levels in the north of the UK at times. Temperatures will be around or a little below normal with an increasing risk of overnight frosts and ice in quieter, clearer spells. However, there will be occasional milder spells in the south. Towards the end of February the changeable weather looks set to continue, but with longer drier and brighter periods between bouts of rain and wind. As a result it may turn colder with an enhanced frost and ice risk. Updated: 1132 on Tue 11 Feb 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html