Meto Uk Further Outlook

[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Tuesday 13 Dec 2011 to Thursday 22 Dec 2011:

The week ahead will be unsettled with rain or showers in all areas, though some brighter weather is possible in the east and southeast at times and perhaps the northeast later. The rain will sometimes be heavy on western hills, and the showers will be wintry from Wales northwards with a risk of hill snow, perhaps even down to low levels at times. Windy with a risk of gales, especially in the west and southwest later. Feeling cold in many places particularly in the wind, with overnight frost and icy patches likely, despite temperatures near average for the time of year. Similar conditions are likely to continue through into the following week, though perhaps a greater chance of some drier and more settled interludes developing.

Updated: 1129 on Thu 8 Dec 2011

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Wednesday 14 Dec 2011 to Friday 23 Dec 2011:

Generally unsettled, with successive low pressure systems passing eastwards near to or over the country, bringing a risk of gales or severe gales at times as well as heavy rain, peaking around the first Friday. Rain or showers will affect all areas at times, with the northeast perhaps seeing the best sunny spells. There is a risk of snow even to low levels on the north side of areas of low pressure, favouring, but not exclusive to, northern UK. It will feel cold, particularly given the strong wind, with overnight frost and icy patches likely in near or slightly below-average temperatures for mid-December. It will remain very unsettled towards the end of the period, with winds from the west or southwest favouring less unsettled, milder conditions across the UK.

Updated: 1250 on Fri 9 Dec 2011

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Thursday 15 Dec 2011 to Saturday 24 Dec 2011:

Starting very unsettled and stormy with a risk of exceptionally strong winds and potentially damaging gusts, perhaps even across parts of the south, this risk peaking around Friday 16th. This will be coupled with heavy rain which may bring flooding to some western areas, with snow an additional risk, especially in the north. It will remain broadly unsettled around the first weekend but generally turning colder, with occasionally wintry showers almost anywhere and a risk of some snow and ice. The unsettled theme looks like continuing into the second half of the period with a risk of heavy rain and gales, but this time mainly towards the northwest. The weather further south will sometimes be quieter, with a risk of frost.

Updated: 1301 on Sat 10 Dec 2011

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Friday 16 Dec 2011 to Sunday 25 Dec 2011:

Starting very unsettled and stormy with a risk of exceptionally strong winds and potentially damaging gusts. This will be coupled with bands of heavy rain, with hill snow in the north, followed by squally showers. It will remain broadly unsettled around the first weekend but it will general turn colder, with occasionally wintry showers almost anywhere, although the risk of snow will be highest across the north of the UK. The unsettled theme looks like continuing into the second half of the period with a risk of heavy rain and gales, at times, particularly towards the northwest. However, there are still likely to be some drier, colder interludes, with a heightened risk of overnight frost.

Updated: 1224 on Sun 11 Dec 2011

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Saturday 17 Dec 2011 to Monday 26 Dec 2011:

Blustery showers and sunny spells in most areas to start the weekend, with rain and snow over the northeast clearing. Showers will sometimes fall as snow on hills Wales northwards. Generally windy with some risk of gales, and temperatures on the cold side of normal. The unsettled theme looks likely to remain through the following week with periods of showers and rain, often falling as snow on hills and sometimes to low levels in the north. Often windy again too, especially in the north and west. Generally rather cold with frost or ice at times overnight in most areas. Going into the Christmas weekend it may become drier and clearer in southern areas, but remaining unsettled and occasionally wintry in the the north.

Updated: 1150 on Mon 12 Dec 2011

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Sunday 18 Dec 2011 to Tuesday 27 Dec 2011:

Sunny spells with some wintry showers in many areas to end the weekend and start the following week. Showers will sometimes fall as snow on hills Wales northwards. Feeling rather cold with temperatures below normal. The unsettled theme looks likely to continue through the following week with periods of showers and rain, often falling as snow on hills and sometimes to low levels in the north, but some drier and clearer spells too. Often windy in the north and west, but winds more moderate in southern areas. Generally cold with frost or ice at times overnight in many areas, but temperatures recovering a little in the south. Going into the Christmas weekend it may become drier and clearer in southern areas, but remaining unsettled and occasionally wintry in the north.

Updated: 1200 on Tue 13 Dec 2011

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[Summer Sun]

UK Outlook for Monday 19 Dec 2011 to Wednesday 28 Dec 2011:

A largely dry start to next week with some wintry showers across eastern areas. However rain will soon spread in from the west for a time before some drier and settled weather moves into the south. Winds will also begin to moderate here giving the risk of fog by night. Northern parts of the UK, however will remain unsettled and windy with further showers or longer spells of rain, again wintry at times. Feeling rather cold at first but temperatures recovering across the UK to around average by mid-week. Going into the start of Christmas period we keep the north-south split across the country with a risk of some frost and fog overnight in the south, but the unsettled conditions in the north will slowly sink south across the country.

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Tuesday 20 Dec 2011 to Thursday 29 Dec 2011:

Far eastern parts of the UK may start cold and frosty but it will generally become much milder although quite dull and drizzly in many places. Northern parts of the country will stay changeable with strong winds or gales and spells of rain possible, these falling as snow over Scottish mountains. Southern parts of the UK should see the best of any dry weather but it is likely to be rather cloudy. Little change is expected through the Christmas period but unsettled and colder conditions may spread further south for a time. However, for most of the period, temperatures should be above normal, with the coldest spells in the north. Despite this there will still be a risk of overnight frosts.

Updated: 1209 on Thu 15 Dec 2011

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Wednesday 21 Dec 2011 to Friday 30 Dec 2011:

The unsettled conditions look set to continue across northern areas with showers or longer spells of rain accompanied by occasionally strong perhaps gale force winds. Further south conditions are likely to be more settled, with a good deal of dry weather around. It is however likely to be rather cloudy, although some sunny spells are still possible, particualrly towards the east. Temperatures look set to be above average throughout the period across the UK, with any snow largely confined to the mountains of Scotland. However, there are still likely to be some chilly nights, particularly in any clearer spells in the south or any more setled periods across northern areas, with an increased risk of frost and fog forming.

Updated: 1222 on Fri 16 Dec 2011

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Thursday 22 Dec 2011 to Saturday 31 Dec 2011:

Staying generally unsettled throughout the period, with showers or longer spells of rain for many areas. Showers will be most frequent and locally heavy in northwest Britain, falling as sleet or snow particularly on hills from northern England northwards. It will often be windy across the UK, but western and northern parts will see the windiest conditions, with gales likely at times here. Temperatures will be mostly around average for the close of the year, but rather cold at times in the north and perhaps mild on occasion in the south. Frost is possible in most parts of the country during any quieter or clearer interludes, but with the highest risk of frosty or icy conditions in the cooler north.

Updated: 1151 on Sat 17 Dec 2011

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Friday 23 Dec 2011 to Sunday 1 Jan 2012:

Some rain for many areas on Friday, giving way to more showery conditions through the first weekend. Showers will be heaviest and most frequent in the northwest, with more drier and sunny spells further south and east. Through the following week, a north-south split looks likely to develop. Northern parts of the UK are expected to see spells of rain, sometimes heavy or prolonged, with strong, locally gale-force, winds, while southern areas are more likely to experience settled conditions, although even here some rain is probable at times. Temperatures will be mostly around average or mild for late December, with an increasing chance of overnight frost and fog during more settled periods in the south.

Updated: 1159 on Sun 18 Dec 2011

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Saturday 24 Dec 2011 to Monday 2 Jan 2012:

Rather unsettled and often windy conditions expected across the northern half of the UK over the Christmas Weekend with early showers, some wintry, soon replaced by cloudier conditions with spells of rain and drizzle. Rain is likely to turn heavier and more persistent for a time later this weekend. Quieter and more settled further south this weekend, conditions largely dry with some fine weather at times, though it will tend to turn cloudier later. Thereafter conditions through the rest of December on into the start of January are expected to be generally unsettled, and windy at times, with periods of milder, cloudy weather and outbreaks of rain. This interspersed by colder, clearer/brighter spells with showers, some of these showers wintry at times, especially to the north.

Updated: 1206 on Mon 19 Dec 2011

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[Summer Sun]

UK Outlook for Sunday 25 Dec 2011 to Tuesday 3 Jan 2012:

Rather unsettled and often windy conditions are expected across the northern half of the UK on Christmas day with cloudy conditions and spells of rain, some turning heavier and more persistent for a time. It should be quieter and more settled further south with conditions largely dry. Some fine weather at times towards the southeast, though it will tend to turn cloudier later with rain possibly spreading from the northwest on Boxing Day. Thereafter, conditions through the rest of December on into the start of January are expected to be generally unsettled, and windy at times, with periods of milder, cloudy weather and outbreaks of rain. This interspersed by colder, clearer/brighter spells with showers, some of these showers wintry at times, especially to the north.

Updated: 1122 on Tue 20 Dec 2011

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Monday 26 Dec 2011 to Wednesday 4 Jan 2012:

Rather unsettled and often windy across northern and western parts of the UK on Boxing day, with cloudy conditions and spells of rain, some turning heavier and more persistent at times. Elsewhere, remaining largely dry and mild with some brighter spells, but the unsettled conditions in the northwest will spread to most areas for a time by midweek. Towards the end of December, southern and eastern areas may see the settled conditions return, but elsewhere should remain unsettled and windy with further spells of rain. Temperatures are also expected to turn a little cooler than late, giving a risk of nighttime frosts and wintry showers across the high ground in the north. After the new year, the unsettled conditions are likely to dominate the weather nationwide with temperatures near average.

Updated: 1117 on Wed 21 Dec 2011

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[Summer Sun]

UK Outlook for Tuesday 27 Dec 2011 to Thursday 5 Jan 2012:

Generally unsettled across northern and western parts to start with showers or longer spells of rain, occasionally heavy. Elsewhere, rather cloudy but mostly dry initially although it may turn more unsettled for a time across central parts during the first few days of the period. A drier and more settled spell is likely towards the end of December for most parts although it will only be short-lived in the north and west with unsettled conditions soon returning by the end of the month. This pattern will lead to generally mild and occasionally windy conditions although a more settled spell later next week may bring lower temperatures and an increased risk of overnight frosts for a time. Remaining generally unsettled into January with temperatures around normal.

Updated: 1205 on Thu 22 Dec 2011

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[Summer Sun]

UK Outlook for Wednesday 28 Dec 2011 to Friday 6 Jan 2012:

The period is expected to be generally unsettled with showers or longer spells of rain affecting all parts at times. Rainfall amounts will be around average for most places although are expected to be above normal in parts of northern and western Scotland. Any snowfall through the period is most likely across northern hills. It will also be occasionally windy with gales at times, especially across northern and western parts. This general weather pattern will lead to temperatures being around or above average for the majority of the period. However, there are also likely to some more settled and colder spells bringing an increased risk of frost and fog, especially in the south, but these are expected to only be short-lived.

Updated: 1123 on Fri 23 Dec 2011

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[Summer Sun]

UK Outlook for Thursday 29 Dec 2011 to Saturday 7 Jan 2012:

The period is expected to be generally unsettled with showers or longer spells of rain affecting all parts at times. Rainfall amounts will be around average for most places although are expected to be above normal in parts of northern and western Scotland. Any snowfall through the period is most likely across northern hills. It will often be windy with gales at times, especially across northwestern parts. Any particularly cold weather looks very unlikely. Temperatures will be near average at first, given northwesterly winds. However, another very mild spell is likely in the run up to the New Year, before temperatures return to near normal early in the New Year. There is a risk of overnight frost and ice during any brief quieter periods of weather.

Updated: 1159 on Sat 24 Dec 2011

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[Summer Sun]

UK Outlook for Friday 30 Dec 2011 to Sunday 8 Jan 2012:

This week's unsettled weather is set to persist over the New Year period, with conditions next weekend reasonably mild but often cloudy and windy. Showers or longer spells of rain will chiefly affect the north and west, with the rain occasionally heavy here. Thereafter, conditions are expected to remain unsettled through the first week or so of January, with relatively mild but cloudy periods with some rain, interspersed with colder, clearer and more showery weather. The heaviest and most persistent rain will again mainly affect western and northwestern regions, with gales also likely here at times. High ground in Scotland may see some wintry conditions, otherwise there is little sign of any particularly cold weather, with nights often frost-free and daytime temperatures largely near or a little above average.

Updated: 1149 on Sun 25 Dec 2011

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[Summer Sun]

UK Outlook for Saturday 31 Dec 2011 to Monday 9 Jan 2012:

Unsettled weather is set to persist over the New Year, with weekend conditions changeable and often windy with showers or longer spells of rain, especially to the north and west where the rain will occasionally be heavy. It should remain unsettled through the first week or so of January: relatively mild but cloudy periods with some rain will be interspersed with colder, clearer and more showery weather. Western and northwestern regions will continue to see the heaviest, most persistent rain, with occasional gales also likely here. Some hill snow is possible over Scotland, whilst showers in the north are also likely to turn wintry at times. Daytime temperatures will often be near or a little above average, however nights may become a little colder with an increasing risk of frost.

Updated: 1127 on Mon 26 Dec 2011

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Sunday 1 Jan 2012 to Tuesday 10 Jan 2012:

Unsettled weather is set to persist over the New Year, with weekend conditions changeable and often windy with showers or longer spells of rain, especially to the north and west where the rain will occasionally be heavy. It is expected remain unsettled through the first week or so of January: relatively mild but cloudy periods with some rain will be interspersed with colder, clearer and more showery weather. Western and northwestern regions will continue to see the heaviest, most persistent rain, with occasional gales also likely here. Some hill snow is possible over Scotland, whilst showers in the north may also turn wintry at times. Daytime temperatures will often be near or a little above average, however nights may become a little colder with an increasing risk of frost.

Updated: 1159 on Tue 27 Dec 2011

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Monday 2 Jan 2012 to Wednesday 11 Jan 2012:

Unsettled weather is set to persist into the start of January, with changeable and often windy conditions, and showers or longer spells of rain, especially to the north and west where the rain may be heavy. It is expected to remain unsettled through the rest of the period: relatively mild but cloudy and wet periods interspersed with colder, clearer and more showery weather. Western and northwestern regions will continue to see the heaviest, most persistent rain, with occasional gales also likely here. Some hill snow is possible over Scotland, whilst showers in the north may also turn wintry at times. Daytime temperatures will often be near or a little above average, however nights may become a little colder with an increasing risk of frost.

Updated: 1105 on Wed 28 Dec 2011

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Tuesday 3 Jan 2012 to Thursday 12 Jan 2012:

Unsettled weather is set to persist during much of the first half of January, with changeable and often windy conditions, and showers or longer spells of rain, especially towards the north and west, where the rain is most likely to be heavy. It is expected to remain unsettled through the rest of the period: relatively mild but cloudy and wet periods interspersed with colder, clearer and more showery weather. Western and northwestern regions will continue to see the heaviest, most persistent rain, with occasional gales also likely here. Some hill snow is possible over Scotland, whilst showers in other northern areas also possibly turning wintry at times. Despite daytime temperatures often being largely near or above average, there will still be a risk of overnight frosts in any quieter interludes.

Updated: 1146 on Thu 29 Dec 2011

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Wednesday 4 Jan 2012 to Friday 13 Jan 2012:

Unsettled weather is set to persist during much of the first half of January, with changeable and often windy conditions, and showers or longer spells of rain, especially towards the north and west, where the rain is most likely to be heavy. It is expected to remain unsettled through the rest of the period: relatively mild but cloudy and wet periods interspersed with colder, clearer and more showery weather. Western and northwestern regions will continue to see the heaviest, most persistent rain, with occasional gales also likely here. Some hill snow is possible over Scotland, whilst showers in other northern areas also possibly turning wintry at times. Despite daytime temperatures often being largely near or above average, there will still be a risk of overnight frosts in any quieter interludes.

Updated: 1212 on Fri 30 Dec 2011

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[Summer Sun]

UK Outlook for Thursday 5 Jan 2012 to Saturday 14 Jan 2012:

Unsettled weather is likely to persist until at least the middle of January with changeable, often windy conditions, and showers or longer spells of rain affecting many parts of the UK at times, especially towards the north and west. There will be periods of cloudy, wet but relatively mild weather with colder, clearer and more showery interludes. Western and northwestern regions will see the heaviest, most persistent rain, with occasional gales also likely. Hill snow is possible over Scotland, whilst showers in other northern areas may also turn wintry at times. Southern parts of the UK may see some longer dry interludes toward the middle of January. Despite daytime temperatures often being largely near or above average, there will still be a risk of overnight frosts in any quieter interludes.

Updated: 1145 on Sat 31 Dec 2011

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Friday 6 Jan 2012 to Sunday 15 Jan 2012:

Unsettled weather is likely to persist until at least the middle of January with changeable, often windy conditions, and showers or longer spells of rain affecting many parts of the UK at times, especially towards the north and west. There will be periods of cloudy, wet but relatively mild weather with colder, clearer and more showery interludes. Western and northwestern regions will see the heaviest, most persistent rain, with occasional gales also likely. Hill snow is possible over Scotland, whilst showers in other northern areas may also turn wintry at times. Southern parts of the UK may see some longer dry interludes next week. Despite daytime temperatures often being largely near or above average, there will still be a risk of overnight frosts in any quieter interludes.

Updated: 1135 on Sun 1 Jan 2012

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