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UK Outlook for Tuesday 25 Feb 2014 to Tuesday 11 Mar 2014: Current indications point towards unsettled conditions persisting for much of this period. 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. Towards the end of February and into early March, the trend is for less unsettled conditions than we have seen lately, and some drier weather. Updated: 1147 on Mon 10 Feb 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Saturday 15 Feb 2014 to Monday 24 Feb 2014: A very unsettled and windy start to this period with gales at times. Showers or longer spells of rain expected, with a risk of snow for a time in the north. Into next week, remaining unsettled but perhaps less windy than of late and with some brighter, showery interludes. 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 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, with the emphasis on wet and windy weather perhaps shifting towards more northwestern parts of the UK. Updated: 1126 on Mon 10 Feb 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

Monthly Outlook Summary It's like Groundhog Day, all over again After one of the wettest Januarys ever recorded, goodness knows the UK could do with a prolonged dry period and a bit of a wringing out. Sadly, that does not look likely within this monthly outlook. Instead the recent weather pattern looks set to continue and once more we are facing a month ahead that seems to offer little prospect of significant snow but plenty more wet and windy weather. Monday 3 February—Sunday 9 February Rain and gales with a side order of rain and gales Several areas of low pressure will affect the UK through the week bringing a prolonged spell of very unsettled and stormy weather. By and large, temperatures will be near normal or slightly above. There will be showers or longer spells of rain, heavy at times, accompanied by gale or severe gale force winds. Monday is already proving to be no exception, with rain and gales in western areas. Through Tuesday night into Wednesday there will be further gales affecting a wider part of the UK, with overnight rain followed by frequent heavy showers during Wednesday. Thursday offers a quieter day for most, not without some showers scattered around but with winds easing off and more in the way of sunshine between any showers. It will be colder in the north on Thursday night, with a risk of frost and ice where skies clear. This leads into a largely fine day in more northern parts on Friday. The respite doesn't last further south, however, and a further area of low pressure is currently expected to move across the southeastern quadrant of the UK on Friday, with rain possibly turning heavy and persistent for a time in the south. At this time there is some uncertainty of the track and extent of influence of this particular system but there is certainly a risk of rain in areas that could do without a top-up. Then, starting Friday night with yet another deep depression moving in from the Atlantic, it will remain unsettled and windy as we go through the weekend. Monday 10 February—Sunday 16 February Hopefully a sign of something drier? It will stay unsettled and occasionally windy through the following week with further showers or longer spells of rain, these occasionally heavy and with a risk of hill snow in the north. To offer a crumb of positivity, it currently looks as though the best of any drier and brighter interludes will be in the east and southeast. There is certainly no threat of significant, disruptive snow, as temperatures are signalled to be generally rather mild in the south. In the north they will be near to normal with the risk of overnight frost and ice. Monday 17 February—Sunday 9 March No snow, but perhaps less rain in places Current indications point towards early February's changeable conditions persisting through the rest of the month with deep Atlantic lows continuing to sweep by the UK, especially towards the northwest of our islands. The most likely scenario during this period would see northwestern parts of the UK affected by the most frequent spells of unsettled and windy weather. Meanwhile, with higher pressure tending to favour the opposite corner of the country, southern and eastern regions would tend to see the longer spells of drier and brighter weather. As we have tended to see throughout this winter, some colder periods are possible, particularly between weather systems. This suggests that temperatures are likely to remain close to the seasonal average, with frost and ice possible by night. Next week As the start of meteorological spring edges closer, will a change of season bring a change of weather? http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2635167#outlook

UK Outlook for Monday 24 Feb 2014 to Monday 10 Mar 2014:Current indications point towards unsettled conditions persisting through the end of February. The most likely scenario during this period 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. This would mean that 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. Towards the end of February and into early March, the trend is for less unsettled conditions than we have seen lately, and some drier weather. Updated: 1146 on Sun 9 Feb 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Friday 14 Feb 2014 to Sunday 23 Feb 2014:Remaining very unsettled throughout the period with showers or longer spells of rain, particularly in the south and west where heavy and persistent rain is often likely. Gales are expected at times, especially in the south and west, where locally severe gales are possible. Some brighter weather is possible between weather systems though. Whilst temperatures will be mainly near normal, it will be rather mild at times in the south and possibly rather cold in the north. Showers will be wintry on higher hills, particularly in the north of the UK. Although it is likely to remain unsettled through to the end of the period, it may be slightly less windy and rain may become slightly less prolonged. Temperatures could recover a little too, with a decreasing risk of frost. Updated: 1145 on Sun 9 Feb 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Thursday 13 Feb 2014 to Saturday 22 Feb 2014: Remaining very unsettled throughout the period with showers or longer spells of rain, particularly in the south and west where heavy and persistent rain is often likely. Gales are expected at times, especially in the south and west, where severe gales are possible. Some brighter weather is possible between weather systems though. Whilst temperatures will be mainly near normal, it will be rather mild at times in the south and possibly rather cold in the north. Showers will be wintry on higher hills, particularly in the north of the UK. Although it is likely to remain unsettled through to the end of the period, it may be slightly less windy and rain may become slightly less prolonged. Temperatures could recover a little too, with a decreasing risk of frost. Updated: 1238 on Sat 8 Feb 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Sunday 23 Feb 2014 to Sunday 9 Mar 2014: Current indications point towards unsettled conditions persisting through much of February. The most likely scenario during this period 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 rain-bearing systems. This would mean that temperatures are likely to be close to or slightly above the seasonal average, but with some colder periods possible, and the risk of frost and ice, and hill snow, especially in the north. Towards the end of February and into early March, the trend is for less unsettled conditions than we have seen lately, and some drier weather. Updated: 1231 on Sat 8 Feb 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Saturday 22 Feb 2014 to Saturday 8 Mar 2014: Current indications point towards the unsettled conditions persisting through much of February. The most likely scenario during this period 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 rain-bearing systems. This would mean that temperatures are likely to be close to or slightly above the seasonal average, but with some colder periods possible, and the risk of frost and ice, and hill snow, especially in the north. Towards the end of February and into early March, the trend is for less unsettled conditions than we have seen lately, and some drier weather. Updated: 1159 on Fri 7 Feb 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Wednesday 12 Feb 2014 to Friday 21 Feb 2014: Remaining very unsettled throughout the period with showers or longer spells of rain, particularly in the south and west where heavy and persistent rain is often likely. Gale force winds are likely at times, especially in the south and west, where severe gales are possible. The best of any drier, brighter but showery spells will be across the north and northeast. Whilst temperatures will be mainly near normal, it will be rather mild at times in the south and possibly rather cold in the north. Showers may be wintry on hills, this mainly in the north and east. Although it remains unsettled through to the end of the period, winds may not be quite as strong with temperatures below normal generally and an increased risk of frost. Updated: 1152 on Fri 7 Feb 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Thursday 20 Feb 2014 to Thursday 6 Mar 2014: Current indications point towards early February's unsettled conditions persisting through the rest of the month and into the start of March. The most likely scenario during this period 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 rain-bearing systems. This would mean that temperatures are likely to be close to or slightly above the seasonal average, but with some colder periods possible, and the risk of frost and ice, and hill snow, especially in the north. Updated: 1205 on Wed 5 Feb 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Monday 10 Feb 2014 to Wednesday 19 Feb 2014: It looks like the weather will remain very unsettled through next week with a continuing risk of gales or severe gales, especially in the south and west. There will be spells of rain, which will be interspersed with brighter but showery intervals, these occasionally heavy with hill snow in the north. The best of any drier and brighter interludes are most likely towards the east and southeast of the UK. Temperatures are likely to be near or rather below normal, with the risk of frost and ice. Towards the end of the period, although it is likely to remain unsettled, there could be longer drier spells between weather systems, as well as a greater chance of some colder interludes. Updated: 1159 on Wed 5 Feb 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Wednesday 19 Feb 2014 to Wednesday 5 Mar 2014: Current indications point towards early February's unsettled conditions persisting through the rest of the month. The most likely scenario during this period 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 rain-bearing systems. This would mean that temperatures are likely to remain close to, or just above, the seasonal average, but with some colder periods possible, with the risk of frost and ice, and hill snow, especially in the north. Updated: 1142 on Tue 4 Feb 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Sunday 9 Feb 2014 to Tuesday 18 Feb 2014: Sunday starting very unsettled with widespread showers and bands of locally heavy rain affecting many areas, with gales, locally severe gale in exposure. Some of the showers will be heavy and thundery with a risk of hail, and snow on high ground. Through Sunday there will be a gradual easing of wind and showers. It will remain unsettled through the following week with a continuing risk of gales or severe gales, further showers or longer spells of rain, these occasionally heavy and with hill snow in the north. The best of any drier and brighter interludes are likely in the following week and will probably be in the east and southeast. Temperatures mostly near normal, but rather cold at times in the north with a risk of frost and ice. Updated: 1143 on Tue 4 Feb 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Saturday 8 Feb 2014 to Monday 17 Feb 2014:It will be a wet and windy start to the weekend, with locally heavy rain spreading northeast on Saturday, and strong to gale force winds, locally severe gale in exposure. This will be followed by clearer, showery weather, these showers likely to be heavy and thundery at times with a risk of hail, and falling as snow over higher ground. It will remain unsettled and occasionally windy through the following week with further showers or longer spells of rain, these occasionally heavy and with hill snow in the north. The best of any drier and brighter interludes will probably be in the east and southeast. A dip in temperatures in the south around Sunday, but otherwise temperatures mostly near normal, the risk of frost and ice mainly in the north. Updated: 1258 on Mon 3 Feb 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Tuesday 18 Feb 2014 to Tuesday 4 Mar 2014:Current indications point towards early February's changeable conditions persisting through the rest of the month. The most likely scenario during this period 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 rain-bearing systems. This would mean that temperatures are likely to remain close to, or just above, the seasonal average, but with some colder periods possible, with the risk of frost and ice, and hill snow. Updated: 1206 on Mon 3 Feb 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

Summary It's like Groundhog Day, all over again After one of the wettest Januarys ever recorded, goodness knows the UK could do with a prolonged dry period and a bit of a wringing out. Sadly, that does not look likely within this monthly outlook. Instead the recent weather pattern looks set to continue and once more we are facing a month ahead that seems to offer little prospect of significant snow but plenty more wet and windy weather. Monday 3 February—Sunday 9 February Rain and gales with a side order of rain and gales Several areas of low pressure will affect the UK through the week bringing a prolonged spell of very unsettled and stormy weather. By and large, temperatures will be near normal or slightly above. There will be showers or longer spells of rain, heavy at times, accompanied by gale or severe gale force winds. Monday is already proving to be no exception, with rain and gales in western areas. Through Tuesday night into Wednesday there will be further gales affecting a wider part of the UK, with overnight rain followed by frequent heavy showers during Wednesday. Thursday offers a quieter day for most, not without some showers scattered around but with winds easing off and more in the way of sunshine between any showers. It will be colder in the north on Thursday night, with a risk of frost and ice where skies clear. This leads into a largely fine day in more northern parts on Friday. The respite doesn't last further south, however, and a further area of low pressure is currently expected to move across the southeastern quadrant of the UK on Friday, with rain possibly turning heavy and persistent for a time in the south. At this time there is some uncertainty of the track and extent of influence of this particular system but there is certainly a risk of rain in areas that could do without a top-up. Then, starting Friday night with yet another deep depression moving in from the Atlantic, it will remain unsettled and windy as we go through the weekend. Monday 10 February—Sunday 16 February Hopefully a sign of something drier? It will stay unsettled and occasionally windy through the following week with further showers or longer spells of rain, these occasionally heavy and with a risk of hill snow in the north. To offer a crumb of positivity, it currently looks as though the best of any drier and brighter interludes will be in the east and southeast. There is certainly no threat of significant, disruptive snow, as temperatures are signalled to be generally rather mild in the south. In the north they will be near to normal with the risk of overnight frost and ice. Monday 17 February—Sunday 9 March No snow, but perhaps less rain in places Current indications point towards early February's changeable conditions persisting through the rest of the month with deep Atlantic lows continuing to sweep by the UK, especially towards the northwest of our islands. The most likely scenario during this period would see northwestern parts of the UK affected by the most frequent spells of unsettled and windy weather. Meanwhile, with higher pressure tending to favour the opposite corner of the country, southern and eastern regions would tend to see the longer spells of drier and brighter weather. As we have tended to see throughout this winter, some colder periods are possible, particularly between weather systems. This suggests that temperatures are likely to remain close to the seasonal average, with frost and ice possible by night. Next week As the start of meteorological spring edges closer, will a change of season bring a change of weather? http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2635167#outlook

UK Outlook for Sunday 16 Feb 2014 to Sunday 2 Mar 2014:Current indications point towards early February's changeable conditions persisting through the rest of the month. The most likely scenario during this period would see northwestern parts of the UK affected by the most frequent spells of unsettled and windy weather. Meanwhile southern and eastern regions will tend to see the longer spells of drier and brighter weather, especially later in the month. Some colder periods are possible, particularly between the weather systems. This would mean that temperatures are likely to remain close to the seasonal average, with frost and ice possible by night. Updated: 1201 on Sat 1 Feb 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Thursday 6 Feb 2014 to Saturday 15 Feb 2014:Sunny spells and showers through Thursday; perhaps heavy and prolonged in the north where there will be gales. It will remain unsettled into Friday with the potential for another spell of very wet and windy weather, particularly in the south. Temperatures mainly near normal or slightly above, but colder in the north with risk of frost and ice where skies clear overnight. Remaining very disturbed during the weekend and through the following week with further showers or longer spells of rain, occasionally heavy, still with a risk of hill snow in the north. The best of the drier and brighter interludes will be in the east and southeast. Temperatures generally rather mild in the south, and near normal in the north with the risk of overnight frost and ice. Updated: 1204 on Sat 1 Feb 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

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UK Outlook for Tuesday 4 Feb 2014 to Thursday 13 Feb 2014: Western parts of the UK are likely to remain very windy, with gales, and very unsettled at first, with showers or longer spells of rain. Showers may well be wintry over northern hills. Eastern areas will see less frequent bouts of rain and some clear or sunny periods. Temperatures will be mainly near normal, perhaps rather cold in southeastern Britain, with frost and ice possible. Through the rest of the week, the most unsettled conditions will gradually transfer to northwestern parts of the UK, still with a risk of hill snow. Southeastern areas will also be unsettled but the risk of heavy rain and gales will be lower. Temperatures will remain close to normal with a continued risk of overnight frost and ice. Little change expected into the following week. Updated: 1147 on Thu 30 Jan 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Friday 14 Feb 2014 to Friday 28 Feb 2014: Current indications point towards early February's changeable conditions persisting through the rest of the month. The most likely scenario during this period would see northwestern parts of the UK affected by the most frequent spells of unsettled and windy weather. Meanwhile southern and eastern regions will tend to see the longer spells of drier and brighter weather, especially later in the month. Some colder periods are possible, particularly between the weather systems. This would mean that temperatures are likely to remain close to the seasonal average, with frost and ice possible by night. Updated: 1147 on Thu 30 Jan 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Thursday 13 Feb 2014 to Thursday 27 Feb 2014:Current indications point towards early February's changeable conditions persisting through the rest of the month. The most likely scenario during this period would see northwestern parts of the UK affected by the most frequent spells of unsettled and windy weather. Meanwhile southern and eastern regions will tend to see the longer spells of drier and brighter weather, especially later in the month. Some colder periods are possible, particularly between the weather systems. This would mean that temperatures are likely to remain close to the seasonal average, with frost and ice possible by night. Updated: 1230 on Wed 29 Jan 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Monday 3 Feb 2014 to Wednesday 12 Feb 2014:It is likely to remain generally unsettled at first with cloud and rain moving slowly northeastwards across the UK, giving snow on northern hills for a time. Clearer, showery conditions will follow from the west on Tuesday but more persistent rain is expected again later. Often windy with a risk of gales. Temperatures around average and overnight frost and ice. It is likely to stay unsettled for the rest of the week and into the next, with spells of wet weather interspersed with colder, clearer and more showery conditions. Sleet and snow remain a risk, especially in hillier areas, and it will often be windy with further gales at times. Temperatures will be close to or slightly below average, with a continuing risk of ice and frost by night. Updated: 1229 on Wed 29 Jan 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Wednesday 12 Feb 2014 to Wednesday 26 Feb 2014: Current indications point towards early February's changeable conditions persisting through towards the end of the month. The most likely scenario during this period would see northwestern parts of the UK affected by the most frequent spells of unsettled and windy weather. Meanwhile southern and eastern regions will tend to see the longer spells of drier and brighter weather, especially later in the month. Some colder periods are possible, particularly between the weather systems, but in general temperatures close to the seasonal average are most likely. Updated: 1213 on Tue 28 Jan 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Sunday 2 Feb 2014 to Tuesday 11 Feb 2014: An unsettled end to this weekend and start to the week with showers in many parts though most frequent towards western areas and the south coast. Showers may be heavy with hail and thunder, but snow will be limited to higher ground in the north. Often windy, risk of gales, mostly in the west or northwest. Remaining on the cold side for most, with a touch of frost in some places. It will remain unsettled for the remainder of next week and throughout the rest of the period, wettest in the west and perhaps south at times, with the east possibly seeing the best of any drier spells. Still windy at times, and remaining slightly below average, especially in the north, though milder at times within frontal systems. Updated: 1210 on Tue 28 Jan 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html